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Stony Brook Medicine · 1 day ago

Child Life Gaming Specialist (per diem)

Stony Brook, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$28/hr - $35/hr

1+ years exp

Stony Brook Medicine is a healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality services to children and families. They are seeking a Recreational Therapy Specialist/Child Life Gaming Specialist to assist children in developing coping skills through gaming and collaborate with healthcare teams to implement effective digital programming.

Association

Hiring Manager

Jason Merin

Responsibilities

Assist children in the development of coping skills through game play and recreation

Collaborate with child life staff in development and implementation of new and effective digital programming

Work in conjunction with health care team members to identify current patient needs and develop care plan goals for gaming and tablet use

Use gaming tools and tablets to help children cope

Qualification

Child LifeGaming TechnologyChild DevelopmentCreative Arts TherapyDual CertificationCommunication SkillsFlexible Scheduling

Required

Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or gaming technology related field

At least 1 year of experience working with gaming and technology in a pediatric setting

Ability to work flexible schedules including evening, weekends, and holidays

Preferred

Minimum three years employment in a gaming or technology focused position serving children

Master's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Creative Arts Therapy or related field

Dual Certified Child Life (CCLS) and Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT)

Benefits

Generous leave

Health plans

State pension

Company

Stony Brook Medicine

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Stony Brook Medicine expresses our shared mission of research, clinical care and education – a mission embraced by our faculty, staff, researchers, and students.

Founded in 1957

Stony Brook, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees