Child Life Specialist I

Child Life Specialist$5K SIGN ON BONUS, FT, 7:30 AM–4:00 PMSalary: Most new hires start between $21.70-$27.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.Meets the basic psychosocial and developmental needs of children and families to reduce the stress and anxiety accompanying hospitalization and other health care encounters.Position covers the 4K Hematology/Oncology inpatient unit with outpatient coverage.5k Sign On BonusSchedule: Mon–Fri or Mon–Thurs, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.Includes occasional Sunday shifts in weekend rotation.Required Work Experience: Child Life - Direct_3 month internshipBachelor's DegreeCertified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)1. Gathers information and document the psychosocial needs of patients and families through patient/family meeting, nursing report and consultation with medical staff.2. Ensures patients and families receive appropriate clinical services, medical plan, prepare families for medical events, assist with hospitalization and diagnosis, emotional support and discharge planning.3. Provides patients and families with developmental services including group activities and interventions.4. Maintains safe activity room with appropriate materials and supplies to make it conducive to play with documented attendance and interventions.5. Supervises, orients, and trains volunteers and Interns to provide quality interactions with patients.6. Provides positive, supportive, and cooperative attitude with customers and report suggestions for positive change.7. Performs other duties as assigned.