Child Life Specialist - Float (part-time)

The Nemours Foundation•Wilmington, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a part-time Child Life Specialist to join the Nemours Children’s Hospital team in Wilmington, Delaware. The position is 20 hours per week and provides direct assessment and clinical interventions for patients and families in alignment with the Child Life Competencies established by the Association of Child Life Professionals. Child Life Specialists are credentialed by the Child Life Certification Commission (CLCC) and support safe, competent practice grounded in evidence-based care. The role focuses on equitable, comprehensive interventions that support children and families during health, illness, and trauma. The specialist works as an interdisciplinary expert in children’s psychosocial care and development, individualizing care for patients of all ages. The role also contributes to departmental collaboration, staff development, continuous improvement, program development, and a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The position may include participation in the clinical advancement program or responsibility for an approved departmental function or organizational task. Nemours describes a supportive, multidisciplinary child life team, opportunities for creative program development, and patient- and family-focused events. Compensation is competitive, and the position is salaried.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Child Life.
Completion of, or current progress toward completing, a 600-hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a Child Life Specialist.
Must be certification eligible.
Certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist; certification must be obtained within two exam administration periods.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate entry-level through emerging expertise in ACLP clinical competency knowledge areas through observation and supervision.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and navigate fast-paced, demanding environments while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Maintain strong competence in child life philosophy and alignment with the department’s mission and vision.
Serve as an interdisciplinary expert in the psychosocial care and development of children of all ages, individualizing care for each patient.
Collaborate with and serve as a department liaison to other departments or groups, such as the Volunteer Department, Security, Creative Arts, and identified community partners.
Support staff development, continuous improvement, and program development as implemented by the department and clinical leadership team.
Promote a department culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and represents all ages and abilities.
Represent the department on unit-based committees and articulate the therapeutic and clinical nature of the department’s work.
Represent the department on hospital projects with department leadership approval.
Remain current with departmental education and Nemours mandatory requirements.
Maintain a routine of personal and professional growth and development.
May participate in the department’s clinical advancement program.
May take responsibility, with departmental approval, for a department function or organizational task, such as student programs, EPIC Superuser, or committee chair.