Child Life Specialist

The mission of the Child Life Program is to strive to reduce the impact of stressful or traumatic life events and situations, which affect the development, health, and well-being of infants, children, youth, and families. The Child Life staff is part of the hospital team that strives not only to minimize the child’s stress and anxiety during hospitalization, but also to create a positive environment that fosters the continued development of the child. The Child Life staff provides opportunities for each child to gain a sense of control and understanding of his/her environment, for learning, for self-expression, for family involvement and for interaction and socialization with other children through play and recreational activities. Child Life & Education provides individualized care and support designed to meet the unique needs of children and families as they cope with illness, injury, treatment, hospitalization, and the health care experience. Our teams specialize in the psychosocial care and emotional well-being of patients and families in the medical setting.

Responsibilities

The mission of the Child Life Program is to strive to reduce the impact of stressful or traumatic life events and situations, which affect the development, health, and well-being of infants, children, youth, and families; The Child Life staff is part of the hospital team that strives not only to minimize the child’s stress and anxiety during hospitalization, but also to create a positive environment that fosters the continued development of the child; The Child Life staff provides opportunities for each child to gain a sense of control and understanding of his/her environment, for learning, for self-expression, for family involvement and for interaction and socialization with other children through play and recreational activities; Child Life & Education provides individualized care and support designed to meet the unique needs of children and families as they cope with illness, injury, treatment, hospitalization, and the health care experience; Our teams specialize in the psychosocial care and emotional well-being of patients and families in the medical setting

Requirements

Certified Child Life Specialist; Bachelors of Science or Arts in Child Life; 0 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Child Life; Must be Child Life certified or certified within 6 months of hire date