Child Life Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Child Life internship/fellowship (480-hour if completed prior to 2019 and 600-hour if completed after 2019) under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of pediatric age-appropriate treatment and practice
• Organizational and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate education to patients and families regarding healthcare experiences.
• Provides developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to patients and families.
• Provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and hospitalization.
• Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that are goal-oriented and individualized to the patient and family.
• Supports patients and families confronting grief and bereavement.
• Normalizes the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping while supporting developmental growth.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing patients' and families' emotional and developmental needs.
• Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.
• Provides clinical support, education, and guidance to Child Life students and volunteers.