Child Life Specialist - Float (part-time)

Nemours Children's Health•Wilmington, DE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a part-time Child Life Specialist to join the Nemours Children’s Hospital team in Wilmington, Delaware, for 20 hours per week. The specialist provides direct assessment and clinical interventions to patients and families in alignment with the Association of Child Life Professionals’ competencies and supports safe, competent practice grounded in evidence-based care. The role delivers equitable, comprehensive interventions for children and families experiencing health, illness, and trauma. The Child Life Specialist contributes as an interdisciplinary expert in the psychosocial care and development of children of all ages, individualizing care for each patient. The position collaborates with other departments and community partners, supports staff and program development, and represents the department on committees and approved hospital projects. The role offers a supportive multidisciplinary team, opportunities for creative program development, and patient- and family-focused events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Child Life.
Completed or in progress of 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 in Child Life is 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.
Apply child life philosophy in 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 departmental liaison to other departments or groups, such as Volunteer Department, Security, Creative Arts, and identified community partners.
Support the department and clinical leadership team as staff development, continuous improvement, and program development are implemented.
Promote a department culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and represents all ages and abilities.
Represent the department on unit-based committees and communicate the therapeutic and clinical nature of the department’s work; represent the department on hospital projects with leadership approval.
Stay 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 for a department function or organizational task, such as student programs, EPIC superuser duties, or committee chair, with departmental approval.