Liberty ED Child Life Specialist I

Cincinnati Children's•Liberty, LA

1d•$55,182 - $69,077

About The Position

The Child Life Specialist I focuses on Child Life Services in the Liberty Emergency Department. The role meets the psychosocial needs of patients and families by providing education, preparation, procedural support, and play for the Division of Child Life and Integrative Care at a medical center dedicated to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The specialist assesses patients and families, identifies strengths and needs, establishes and revises goals, and provides interventions to support adjustment to injury, diagnosis, chronic illness, or disability. The position also supports pain management, documents services, participates in care conferences and rounds, and follows up on referrals. Additional duties include supporting professional development and process improvement, orienting and supervising volunteers, managing departmental resources and documentation, and contributing to effective multidisciplinary teamwork. This is a regular, full-time role with a 0.8 FTE and 32 weekly hours. The schedule alternates between Sunday–Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., plus Saturday, 12:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. in week one; and Sunday–Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., plus Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in week two. Evening and weekend shift differentials are listed as $4 and $5, respectively.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Completion of a child life internship under the supervision of a certified Child Life Specialist.
Obtain CCLS certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify strengths, concerns, and needs and establish short- or long-term goals.
Facilitate family involvement and support patients and families in adjusting to injury, diagnosis, chronic illness, or disability.
Identify and advocate for patient and family needs within the healthcare system and community.
Evaluate child life interventions and adjust them based on results; implement appropriate strategies and revise goals as needed.
Conduct post-procedural assessments or interventions and promote and support pain management.
Report suspicions of abuse and neglect as mandated for investigation.
Document services and interventions, participate in patient care conferences and rounds, and follow up on referrals in a timely manner.
Support and participate in process improvement and evidence-based care or professional inquiry.
Contribute to professional practice within the division, hospital, and community; maintain current knowledge and integrate continuing education into practice.
Orient and supervise volunteers and contribute to the education and training of students and other professionals.
Share knowledge with peers and pursue continuing education for professional growth.
Request supplies according to departmental guidelines and maintain organized, safe, professional work areas.
Identify and resolve problems, manage time and priorities, and balance workload and resources.
Complete special assignments while maintaining regular workflow and identify and implement procedures to improve productivity.
Contribute proactively to a positive work environment.
Complete required daily and weekly information exchanges and documentation according to division guidelines.
Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork, problem solving, collegial learning, and pursuit of best practice.
Address conflicts directly, constructively, and tactfully; promote cooperation, respect, and trust; and respond to coworkers’ day-to-day needs.