Child Life Specialist

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CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

Competition # 225 -24 -71470

Posting End Date: June 28, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Union: MAHCP

Hiring Status: Permanent

Anticipated Start Date: July 02, 2024

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Manager—Patient and Family Support Services, the Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing support to oncology pediatric patients seen at CCMB. Responsibilities include facilitating coping with healthcare experiences, supporting continued growth and development of the child while undergoing treatment through group and individual programming, providing psychological preparation for medical procedures and treatments, providing education about cancer and its treatment in age-appropriate language, advocating for children/families’ psychosocial needs, and educating multidisciplinary team members about the developmental and emotional impact of cancer and stress on children.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s level degree or entry-to-practice academic credential in a related field with coursework in Child Life, Child Psychology, Child/Adolescent Development, Child and Family Social Sciences, or Education

Experience

• Previous Child Life experience working in a healthcare setting is required. Two to three years of experience is preferred.
• Previous Child Life experience working in oncology is an asset
• Experience working with equity-denied populations is an asset
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong understanding of healthcare equity and social determinants of health

Required Licenses, Registrations, Designations

• Certified Child Life Specialist required or must be eligible for certification with Child Life Council.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Physical demands may include crouching, stretching, kneeling and lifting and holding children as well as pushing and pulling wheelchairs and beds.
• May be required to hold a valid Manitoba driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must be able to work with children from infants to teens.
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada
• Ability to speak French in considered an asset

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.