Certified Child Life Specialist - Toledo Hospital - Child Life Therapy

ProMedica•Toledo, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

When children are in the hospital, the Child Life Specialist helps with their growth and development in the hospital environment. You will provide therapeutic activities for pediatric patients who cannot leave their rooms to help them cope. You will also help the parents by providing psychosocial support and encouraging their involvement in their child’s care and development. The Child Life Specialist will help with group activities like holiday celebrations, birthday parties and special events for patients and their families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field of study (Child Life, Family Studies, Counseling, Child Development, Education), such as allowing for credentialing as a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals.
Understanding of growth & development.
Ability to input and retrieve information from electronic charting system.
Requires effective interpersonal skills: ability to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries.
Entry level experience.
Death & Dying, Palliative Care workshops.
Child Life Specialist Certification.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Child Life, Counseling, Education, Psychology.
Work experience with children in healthcare environments.
Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills; outgoing and warm personality traits.
Ability to interact with seriously ill children of all developmental levels, their siblings, parents, and extended family members.
3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic activities for pediatric patients who cannot leave their rooms to help them cope.
Provide psychosocial support to parents and encourage their involvement in their child’s care and development.
Help with group activities like holiday celebrations, birthday parties and special events for patients and their families.