JOB DETAILS

Department: Emergency Department

FTE: 0.75 (60 hours per pay period)

Workdays: Monday - Friday, Every 3rd Weekend Rotation

Shift(s): Days/Evenings

Shift Length: 12 hours

Location: In-Person

Other: Bilingual/Multilingual helpful but not required

Purpose of this position:

Plans, implements and evaluates programs to promote pediatric patients effective coping with health care encounters through play, preparation, education and self-expressive activities. Serves as educator and advocate to other professionals on the psychosocial needs of children and families. Promotes a philosophy of family centered care within the hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess the effects of illness and hospitalization on the coping abilities of pediatric patients and their families
• Collaborate with the health care team to develop a plan of care to promote coping and adaptation that meets the individual needs of the hospitalized child
• Provide opportunities for normal play activities based on the assessed developmental and physical capabilities needs of the hospitalized child
• Provide developmentally appropriate preparation for planned medical procedures and interventions
• Utilize medical and healthcare play for education and coping
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families during stressful experiences
• Utilize stress reduction techniques to facilitate coping
• Advocate for children and family’s needs within the hospital
• Respond to consults with other health team members on patient and family needs
• Document child life activities and interventions
• Order and maintain supplies and equipment and participate in securing and managing budget and resources
• Plan and coordinate special events, programs and guests
• Train and supervise child life volunteers
• Provide in-service and educational presentations as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (or Master's degree) in child life or related field

Completed or in-progress 600+ hour child life internship supervised by a Certified Child Life Specialist

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to assess the developmental status of a child
• Ability to identify coping abilities of the child and family
• Ability to develop and present developmentally appropriate coping interventions to staff who interact with pediatric patients
• Ability to advocate on behalf of a child in the treatment setting in order to maximize coping abilities
• Ability to interact with children and their families in a therapeutic manner
• Ability to use an electronic health record
• Ability to manage time and prioritize patient intervention needs
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage day to day Child Life Program operations

License/Certifications:

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) issued by the Child Life Council completed within 12 months of hire or transfer date