About this role
Job title: CHILD LIFE SPEC 2 EX
About the Role Promotes optimum growth and development of pediatric patients and their families by creating a therapeutic environment that minimizes psychological trauma and promotes mastery of health care experiences. Provides opportunities for expression of feelings through individual and group therapeutic play. Plans interventions in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. Provides developmentally appropriate education for children and adolescents before medical procedures with materials and language that are age appropriate. Coordinates programming and special events for pediatric patients and their families in Child Life Services programming spaces. Provides orientation and supervision for Child Life Services interns and volunteers. Assists in training and orientation of new hires. Works under the supervision of the Child Life Manager.
What You'll Do
- Provide opportunities for expression of feelings through individual and group therapeutic play.
- Plan interventions in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide developmentally appropriate education for children and adolescents before medical procedures with materials and language that are age appropriate.
- Coordinate programming and special events for pediatric patients and their families in Child Life Services programming spaces.
- Provide orientation and supervision for Child Life Services interns and volunteers.
- Assist in training and orientation of new hires.
- Work under the supervision of the Child Life Manager.
What We're Looking For
- Masters degree in Education, Child Life, Child Development or related field, or 5 years of experience
- Child Life Certification required
- 2 or more years paid work experience as a Child Life Specialist required.
- Must complete CLS II competencies within 6 months of hire, including Student Internship Supervision, End of Life Care, Cultural Awareness, Professionalism, Special needs, New Employee Orientation
- Certification: Child Life Specialist (CLS) Certification
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Not disclosed
- Plan: Assignment Category Career IAP Level Staff; Plan with target potential payout of $900 and maximum of $1,800
- Shift: Day, 8 hours; Schedule: Mon-Thu