Child Life Specialist- Family & Volunteer Services

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview: Job Description Summary: Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based practice assessments and interventions to address the psychosocial, developmental, and physiological needs of children and their families. Job Description: Essential Functions: Develops and implements interventions and activities to promote emotional and social well-being, provide emotionally safe care, and support coping mechanisms for patients and families. Assesses and addresses the psychosocial needs and risks of children and their families during hospitalization, medical procedures, illness and injury, or end of life care, using evidence-based assessment tools. Collaborates with healthcare team to provide education and support to patients and families regarding medical procedures and diagnoses. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and progress. Serves as a developmental expert and provides input about the impact of healthcare experiences on patients and families. Provides supervision and education to adult learners related to the needs of patients and families in the healthcare setting. Participates in continuing education and professional involvement in the field to promote professional growth and integrate new knowledge and skills into practice for self and others. "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in child life or related field, required.
• Certification in Child Life (CCLS) or within three years of hire, required.
• Working knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, patient assessment, family systems and the psychosocial impact of hospitalization on children and families.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all child life competencies and standards of clinical practice as defined per The Association of Child Life Professionals.
• Experience in a pediatric health care setting including completion of a child life clinical internship, required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements interventions and activities to promote emotional and social well-being, provide emotionally safe care, and support coping mechanisms for patients and families.
• Assesses and addresses the psychosocial needs and risks of children and their families during hospitalization, medical procedures, illness and injury, or end of life care, using evidence-based assessment tools.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to provide education and support to patients and families regarding medical procedures and diagnoses.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and progress.
• Serves as a developmental expert and provides input about the impact of healthcare experiences on patients and families.
• Provides supervision and education to adult learners related to the needs of patients and families in the healthcare setting.
• Participates in continuing education and professional involvement in the field to promote professional growth and integrate new knowledge and skills into practice for self and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees