Job Description

Job Summary:
Meets the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children through a play activity program. Provides play opportunities and other experiences in order to minimized the negative emotional and developmental impact of hospitalization.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements and evaluates/improves Child Life Programs for hospitalized Pediatric patients
• Provides age appropriate therapeutic play activities for the ambulatory and bedridden pediatric patient which assists in coping with their illness and hospitalization.
• Assists children in the development of coping strategies through play, recreation, and art.
• In conjunction with other health care team members, identifies current patient needs and develops care plan goals. Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences.
• Ensures each childs program is consistent with TJC and other regulatory requirements.
• In conjunction with others, coordinates the Child Life Program volunteers. Orients, trains, and supervises volunteers and students who provide support on the pediatric unit.
• Develops and implements in-service training to hospital staff in the area of Child Life.
• Monitors the effectiveness of the program.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Child Life Specialist.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in child life or related field (i.e. early childhood development, recreation therapy) OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

• Child Life Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-patient hospital experience preferred.
• Master's degree and one (1) year post-graduate Masters preferred.

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