JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours:32 Are you ready for an incredible adventure working in an award winning culture? Join the Gundersen Children\'s Services team and be part of awell respected, essential part of the health care team while doing what you love! What is Available? 0.8FTE, 64 hours every 2 weeks Schedule: Primarily Emergency Services shift: Currently 1:30-10:00pm Work approximately every third weekend (inpatient and emergency services) Location: La Crosse, WI Main Campus What You Will Do: Provide child life services primarily in the inpatient and emergency service setting. Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide the highest quality of care while amplifying empathy. Optimize patient care coverage and maintain a healthy life-work balance. This may include training to other areas for occasional coverage to support time off requests. Provide psychosocial support to children of adult patients and families during times of loss. What Will You Need? Bachelor\'s degree in child life or a related field Completion of an ACLP (Association of Child life Professionals) approved child life internship. Child life certification within one year of hire 2 years\' experience working with children (preferably in a medical setting) What You will Get: A positive work environment with an inclusive team committed to collective growth. Opportunity to ensure highest quality of pediatric care is delivered \"close to home\". A balance of a primary unit and yet still get a variety of experience providing child life services in multiple settings. Top-rated retirement and healthcare benefits Support to grow your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Reimbursement Program Connection to Children\'s Miracle Network Hospitals If you are looking to be a part of a stable and growing mission-driven organization, this may be the right opportunity for you! Job Description: The Child Life Specialist is responsible to develop and implement services and programs designed to meet the emotional and developmental needs of children and their families. Through the use of therapeutic play, diversional activity and other types of interventions, the Child Life Specialist seeks to reduce the stress associated with health care experiences and enables the children and their families to cope in a positive manner. The Child Life Specialist also provides in-services and programs to other disciplines in the hospital and clinic to enhance their approach and communication skills with children. Major Responsibilities: 1. Provide developmentally appropriate explanations to the child regarding the sequence, nature, and reasons for procedures and routines. This may include scheduled tours for... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabilities ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8E8CCB6A11FD4F98