CHILD LIFE SPEC 2 PD
About The Position
Promotes optimum growth and development of pediatric patients and their families by creating a therapeutic environment which minimizes psychological trauma and promotes mastery of health care experiences. Provides opportunities for expression of feelings through individual and group therapeutic play. Plans interventions in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. Provides developmentally appropriate education for children and adolescents prior to medical procedures with materials and language that are age appropriate. Coordinates programming and special events for pediatric patients and their families in Child Life Services programming spaces. Provides orientation and supervision for Child Life Services interns and volunteers. Assists in training and orientation of new hires. Works under the supervision of the Child Life Manager. At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, child life specialists and creative arts therapists strive to create positive health care experiences for children, youths and families. Families often have questions about how to make sure their kids feel ready for a procedure or a stay in the hospital. The mission of our Child Life Services department is to help children and other family members prepare for and cope with these experiences. Our team of certified child life specialists, music therapists, art therapists, educators and parent liaisons are trained in child and family development, and understand the specific needs of children, teens and families in the hospital. Through support, play and education, we collaborate with parents and other caregivers to ensure a friendly and comfortable medical environment for each child.
Requirements
- Certified child life specialists
- Trained in child and family development
- Understand the specific needs of children, teens and families in the hospital
Nice To Haves
- Creative arts therapists
- Music therapists
- Art therapists
- Educators
- Parent liaisons
Responsibilities
- Promotes optimum growth and development of pediatric patients and their families by creating a therapeutic environment which minimizes psychological trauma and promotes mastery of health care experiences.
- Provides opportunities for expression of feelings through individual and group therapeutic play.
- Plans interventions in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provides developmentally appropriate education for children and adolescents prior to medical procedures with materials and language that are age appropriate.
- Coordinates programming and special events for pediatric patients and their families in Child Life Services programming spaces.
- Provides orientation and supervision for Child Life Services interns and volunteers.
- Assists in training and orientation of new hires.
Benefits
- Total compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
