Child Life Specialist - Part Time - Mountainside, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health•Mountainside, NJ

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates child life services to meet the therapeutic, educational and/or diversional needs of the patient, facilitating adjustment to illness, disability, hospitalization, painful procedures.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Child Life, Early Childhood Education or related field
Completion of Child Life internship
Child Life Certification or eligible. If not certified at hire, expectation to take and pass certification examination within one year of hire
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification
Driver's License
Work or volunteer experience with children with special needs
Physical stamina to lift, maneuver patients and equipment
Therapeutic handling of patients
Cognitive ability to evaluate patients and complete documentation
Ability to drive hospital vehicles
Ability to plan activities and adapt to the environment to suit a variety of diagnoses
Tact, enthusiasm, initiative and professional judgment in performance of duties
Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively
Good communication skills

Responsibilities

Completes all documentation on time according to hospital and department policies
Develops, coordinates and implements appropriate programming for a variety of age and diagnostic groups, matching developmental level, interests and emotional state
Assesses, plans and implements individual treatment plans related to illness|disability, social-emotional development, play preference|style, coping skills and family dynamics according to standards of practice
Conducts individual sessions, team treats, procedural support and patient family teaching in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner
Actively supports principles of pain management
Evaluates Child Life services and makes recommendations to improve patient and program outcomes
Treatment plan reflects collaboration and communication with patient, family and team. Discharge planning involves school re-integration services when appropriate
Coordinates special events on a rotating basis throughout the year
Assist with personal, department and hospital growth and development through involvement in research, professional organizations and presentations to promote best practice and maintain certification
Supervises and|or assists with student interns as designated
Effectively utilizes and supervises volunteers and visiting groups
May provide direction to students and volunteers