Top 28 Child development specialist Jobs in Chattanooga, Tn

Child Life Specialist-Full-Time
Erlanger Health System —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
EBHV - Family Support Specialist (Chattanooga)
TN Voices —Chattanooga, TN
- From $21.29 an hour
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Office
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Neighborhood Relations Specialist
City of Chattanooga, TN —Chattanooga, TN
- $52,517 - $63,446 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
12d
Youth Services- Library Services Specialist
City of Chattanooga, TN —Chattanooga, TN
- $19.30 - $23.32 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Behavior Educational Assistant
Hamilton County Department Of Education —Hixson, TN
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Writing skills
PRN Opportunities (All Counties)
Helen Ross McNabb Center —Chattanooga, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Mileage reimbursement
Foster Care Specialist
Youth Villages, Inc —Chattanooga, TN
- $52,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Clinic experience
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Recreation Specialist: Part-Time- Sports
City of Chattanooga, TN —Chattanooga, TN
- $18.09 - $21.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Lead Teacher, Children's Center
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Serving
- CPR Certification
Case Manager / Counselor - (Bachelor's) Hamilton & McMinn
Helen Ross McNabb Center —Chattanooga, TN
- $17.97 - $19.35 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Current TB test
- High school
- Loan repayment program
Family Support Specialist - North Georgia
Healthcare & Emergency Solutions —Fort Oglethorpe, GA
- Contract
- Microsoft Word
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Lead Teacher, Children's Center
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Serving
- CPR Certification
Transitional Living Specialist
Partnership for Families, Children and Adults —Chattanooga, TN
- $40,000 - $41,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Traffic Signal Design Specialist
City of Chattanooga, TN —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
4d
Full-Time Coach
Soccer Shots - Chattanooga —Chattanooga, TN
- $28,000 - $36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Preschool
- Opportunities for advancement
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Elementary School Teacher
Whitfield County Schools —Whitfield County, GA
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
CCRR Family Group Child Care Coach
Signal Centers —Chattanooga, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Art Teacher-Eastbrook Middle School
Whitfield County Schools —Whitfield County, GA
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
14d
School Psychologist
Hamilton County Department Of Education —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Mental Health Intake Specialist - RN
Parkridge Valley Acute Campus —Chattanooga, TN
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- Children
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Child Life Specialist-Full-Time

Erlanger Health System -
Chattanooga, TN

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Working with pediatric populations
Bachelor's degree
Hospital experience

Full Job Description

Child Life Specialist-Full-Time (45686) -Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN

Child Life Specialist

Regular - Non-exempt - Full-time - Standard Hours 37.5

Description

Job Summary:
The Certified Child Life Specialist employed by Erlanger is responsible for planning and providing therapeutic activities and appropriate psychosocial/developmental care for pediatric and adolescent patients and families to minimize stress/anxiety and maximize positive coping throughout the healthcare experience in cooperation with the multidisciplinary team.

Education: Required: BS, BA in Child Life, Child Development or related field

Preferred: N/A

Experience:
Required: Internship and/or work experience in a hospital setting focusing on the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children and their families.

Preferred: N/A

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required: Child Life Certification

Preferred: N/A

Department Position Summary:
The Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) at Children's Hospital at Erlanger provides expert psychosocial support to pediatric patients and their families, enhancing the overall quality of care. This role involves conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, delivering emotional and developmental support, facilitating therapeutic medical play, and advocating for patient and family needs within the healthcare system. The CCLS collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient and family experiences and communicates relevant observations to ensure coordinated care.

Key Responsibilities:

Psychosocial Assessments:
o Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients and families to identify strengths, concerns, and needs.
o Develop and implement individualized short-term and long-term goals based on assessment findings.

Emotional, Social, and Developmental Support:
o Provide emotional, social, and developmental support to patients and families throughout illness, injury, end-of-life, and bereavement.
o Enhance the quality of care by addressing psychosocial challenges related to medical conditions.

Therapeutic Medical Play and Preparation:
o Facilitate medical play and preparation sessions to help patients and families understand medical procedures and develop effective coping strategies.
o Use play as a therapeutic tool to reduce anxiety and improve the medical experience.

Advocacy and Reassessment:
o Identify and advocate for the needs of patients and families within the healthcare system.
o Regularly reassess the effectiveness of interventions and adjust strategies as needed to meet evolving needs.

Age and Developmentally Appropriate Activities:
o Provide activities tailored to the age and developmental stage of patients to support cognitive and emotional growth.
o Ensure that activities are engaging and therapeutic, promoting positive outcomes.

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration:
o Function as a proactive and effective member of the multidisciplinary team.
o Share relevant observations and insights about patients with other healthcare professionals to facilitate coordinated and comprehensive care.

Skills:
o Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive psychosocial care appropriate to the age and developmental level of patients.
o Strong assessment skills with the ability to consistently re-evaluate and prioritize care based on patient and family needs.
o Proficiency in providing therapeutic play opportunities and diversions to reduce stress and enhance the hospitalization experience.
o Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
o Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
o Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient and family interactions.
o Flexibility and adaptability in managing changing patient and family needs.

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child development specialist jobs in chattanooga, tn

Child Life Specialist-Full-Time

EBHV - Family Support Specialist (Chattanooga)

Neighborhood Relations Specialist

Youth Services- Library Services Specialist

Behavior Educational Assistant

PRN Opportunities (All Counties)

Foster Care Specialist

Recreation Specialist: Part-Time- Sports

Lead Teacher, Children's Center

Case Manager / Counselor - (Bachelor's) Hamilton & McMinn

Family Support Specialist - North Georgia

Lead Teacher, Children's Center

Transitional Living Specialist

Traffic Signal Design Specialist

Full-Time Coach

Elementary School Teacher

CCRR Family Group Child Care Coach

Art Teacher-Eastbrook Middle School

School Psychologist

Mental Health Intake Specialist - RN

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