Child Life Specialist

Nemours • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

The Child Life Specialist provides direct assessment and clinical interventions to patients and families in alignment with all Child Life Competencies set forth by the Association of Child Life Professionals. Child Life Specialists support the delivery of evidenced based child life practice and ensure that interventions are equitable and comprehensive. The child life specialist supports children and families during times of health, illness and trauma.

Requirements

• Master's preferred but not required.
• Certified Child Life Specialist and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist; Or Certification eligible.
• Certification must be obtained within two (2) exam administration periods.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate entry level expertise in ACLP clinical competency knowledge areas evaluated through observation and supervision.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) and effectively navigate fast paced, demanding environments while maintaining high level of customer service.
• Hold competence in child life philosophy, ensuring alignment with departmental mission and vision.
• Serve as an interdisciplinary expert in the psychosocial care and development of children of all ages while individualizing care for each patient.
• Collaborate with other departments or groups when applicable (Volunteer Department, Security, Creative Arts, identified community partners).
• Supports the department and clinical leadership team as staff development, continuous improvement, and program development is implemented.
• Actively promote a department culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion and represent all ages and abilities.
• Serve as a representative of the department on unit-based committees, articulating the therapeutic and clinical nature of the work done by department staff.
• Remain up to date and current with all departmental education and Nemours mandatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree