Child Life Specialist 10AWS

CHOC

7d•$25 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Life Specialist supports patients, families, and the health care team in identifying psychosocial and developmental factors that affect the health care experience. The specialist assesses the emotional, developmental, educational, recreational, and diversionary needs of patients and siblings. They provide developmental stimulation, therapeutic play and activities, procedural preparation, age-appropriate education, and family support to reduce stress, improve adaptive coping, and support developmental growth. The role includes administering individual and group therapeutic activities.

Requirements

Previous and/or current experience working with infants, children, and adolescents.
Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, Psychology, or a closely related field.
Complete at least 600 hours of a child life clinical internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into the position.
Complete the application for certification within one year of hire and each year thereafter until certification is obtained.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or complete the CHOC BLS Prep Course for RQI within 90 days of hire or transfer.
Gain Certified Child Life Specialist certification within one year of hire.
Ability to positively interact with children and families.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner.
Ability to work collaboratively and positively with others, and to perform duties independently of other Child Life Specialists.
Ability to follow policies, procedures, standards of care, and applicable laws; set goals and judge results against high standards; provide sensitive and respectful care; advance care through new ideas and technology; promote teamwork; and understand and exceed customer expectations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of professional experience as a Child Life Specialist.
Master's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, Psychology, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Identify psychosocial and developmental factors that affect the health care experience of patients and families.
Assess the emotional, developmental, educational, recreational, and diversionary needs of patients and siblings.
Provide developmental stimulation, therapeutic play and activities, procedural preparation, and age-appropriate education.
Provide family support to reduce stress, improve adaptive coping, and enhance developmental growth.
Administer individual and/or group therapeutic activities.