Child Life Specialist

Position Overview: Child Life Specialist

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families facing medical challenges? Join our team as a Child Life Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing the healthcare experience by addressing the psychosocial and developmental needs of patients. This position requires a dynamic professional with a suite of therapeutic skills to deliver personalized interventions that foster resilience and positive coping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive, age-appropriate assessments of patients and their families to understand their developmental, emotional, social, and environmental contexts.
• Provide a diverse range of developmental and psychosocial interventions to help families cope with the stress of illness, hospitalization, and loss.
• Create a safe and therapeutic environment that supports positive coping and emotional well-being during medical encounters.
• Facilitate engaging group activities that promote socialization and positive interactions among patients and families.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, integrating goals into treatment plans and ensuring seamless communication and documentation.
• Advocate for the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients through education and in-service training for staff and community members.
• Mentor and train child life interns, students, and volunteers, ensuring high standards of care and interaction with patients and families.
• Prioritize and organize workload effectively to ensure timely interventions for patients at the highest psychosocial risk.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a closely related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist required within one year of hire.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child development and the ability to tailor interventions to meet individual needs.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Embark on a fulfilling career where your creativity, compassion, and expertise will create a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. Apply today to join our dedicated team!