Child Life Specialist- Family & Volunteer Services

Overview

Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based practice assessments and interventions to address the psychosocial, developmental, and physiological needs of children and their families.

• Develop interventions and activities to promote emotional and social well‑being and support coping mechanisms for patients and families.
• Assess and address the psychosocial needs of children and families during hospitalization, medical procedures, illness, injury, or end‑of‑life care using evidence‑based tools.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide education and support regarding medical procedures and diagnoses.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient interactions and progress.
• Serve as a developmental expert and provide input about the impact of healthcare experiences on patients and families.
• Provide supervision and education to adult learners related to patient and family needs in the healthcare setting.
• Participate in continuing education and professional involvement to promote growth and integrate new knowledge into practice.

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or related field, required.

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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 healthcare setting including completion of a Child Life clinical internship, required.

• Occasionally:
  Flexing/extending of neck;
  Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning;
  Lifting/Carrying: 11-20 lbs; 21-40 lbs; 41-60 lbs; 61-100 lbs;
  Reaching above shoulder;
  Repetitive hand/arm use;
  Sitting.
• Frequently:
  Bend/twist;
  Blood and/or bodily fluids;
  Color vision;
  Communicable diseases and/or pathogens;
  Depth perception;
  Lifting/Carrying: 0-10 lbs;
  Peripheral vision;
  Squat/kneel;
  Standing;
  Walking.
• Continuously:
  Audible speech;
  Computer skills;
  Decision making;
  Hearing acuity;
  Interpreting data;
  Patient equipment;
  Problem solving;
  Seeing – far/near.

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EEO M/F/Disability/Vet