Child Life Specialist - Child & Youth Interactive Media Program

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Alberta Children's Hospital

📁: Psych/Counselling/Social Work

📅   : ALB00167057 Requisition #

📅   : Oct 10, 2020 Post Date

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Classification: Child Life Specialist

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: ACH Family Care Child Life

Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.50

Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2020

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 23-NOV-2020

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 5

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $35.81

Maximum Salary: $47.67

Vehicle Requirement: N/A

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Child Life, Education, Psychology or other related field.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Equivalent Bachelor’s degree may be considered. Experience working with children and families in a hospital setting. Knowledge of therapeutic and diversional play techniques and the use of technology for the purposes of recreation, education, and psychosocial support. A broad range of experience with computer technology (both software and hardware) is essential (e.g. laptops, desktops, printers, virtual reality, etc.). Broad knowledge of a variety of video game consoles (e.g. Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, etc.), how to operate, and troubleshoot them. Excellent communication skills including the ability to connect with a wide range of individuals. Ability to be cooperative and flexible. Demonstrated excellence in teamwork. Demonstrated commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care. Must have good time management skills. Demonstrated commitment to Patient and Family Centred Care. Must have good time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Broad knowledge of the variety of video game consoles (e.g. Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, etc.), how to operate, and troubleshoot them. Knowledge of tablets and mobile devices. Experience with digital photography and photo editing software. Proficient in: computer terminology, standard workplace applications (MS Office, Adobe). Experience as a volunteer and/or in a leadership role with volunteers. Knowledge of ACH programs and services.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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