Child Life Specialist- Cancer & Hematology Center

Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Child Life Specialist implements and provides a comprehensive program of Child Life Services to help meet the emotional, developmental, and social needs of children in a health care setting. The role offers children opportunities to gain a sense of mastery through play and learning experiences and encourages family and peer interaction. The position is in the Cancer & Hematology Center and requires working effectively in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential from the Association of Child Life Professionals, to be acquired within 12 months of entering the role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Child Life, Psychology, Human Development, Social Work, Music Therapy, or Art Therapy.
• Two years of full-time clinical experience as a Child Life Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide child life assessments and help normalize the hospital environment for patients and families.
• Conduct formal and informal developmental assessments of patients’ and families’ psychosocial needs within 24 hours of referral.
• Promote and provide developmentally appropriate interventions for patients and families.
• Prepare patients and families for procedures and treatments using developmentally appropriate explanations.
• Represent and communicate child life and psychosocial issues in pediatric health care to professionals outside of child life.
• Participate in the professional development of self and other child life professionals.
• Collaborate in intradepartmental efforts to support the mission and vision of the Child Life Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level