Child Life Specialist

Job Requisition ID:

R00052482

Job Category: Allied Health Organization: Children's Clinical Support Services-Child Life Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Child Life Specialist Job Summary: Helps reduce the stress and anxiety of children in a hospital setting and provides a variety of emotional, psycho-social, recreational, and health related educational needs. Education & Experience Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree and completion of Child Life Internship Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required: N/A Preferred Qualifications: Certification by the Child Life Council Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of child cognitive, social, and skills development methods and techniques. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and family members. Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children. Ability to alleviate stress and anxiety in children. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Responsibilities Supervises therapeutic and diversional play. Assesses and prioritizes patients’ needs through chart and cardex review, collaboration with staff and co-workers, and personal contact with patients and family members. Prepares children for and assists children during medical tests and procedures through education, rehearsal, and coping skill development. Supports families during hospital stays or challenging events. Participates in patient/family teaching about hospital and/or procedures. Participates in professional development by attending workshops, reading professional journals and networking with co-workers. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, occasional standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more). Time Type: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: Yes Pay Class: Salary

FTE %:

100 Work Shift: Day Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date: 07/30/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified): #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Mississippi Medical Center