Child Life Specialist (0.75 FTE) - Emergency Department

DescriptionJOB DETAILSDepartment: Emergency DepartmentFTE: 0.76 (60 hours per pay period)Workdays: Monday - Friday, Every Third Weekend RotationShift(s): Days/EveningsShift Length: 12 hoursLocation: In-PersonOther: Bilingual/Multilingual helpful but not requiredPurpose of this position: Plans, implements and evaluates programs to promote pediatric patients effective coping with health care encounters through play, preparation, education and self-expressive activities. Serves as educator and advocate to other professionals on the psychosocial needs of children and families. Promotes a philosophy of family centered care within the hospital.RESPONSIBILITIESAssess the effects of illness and hospitalization on the coping abilities of pediatric patients and their familiesCollaborate with the health care team to develop a plan of care to promote coping and adaptation that meets the individual needs of the hospitalized childProvide opportunities for normal play activities based on the assessed developmental and physical capabilities needs of the hospitalized childProvide developmentally appropriate preparation for planned medical procedures and interventionsUtilize medical and healthcare play for education and copingProvide emotional support to patients and their families during stressful experiencesUtilize stress reduction techniques to facilitate copingAdvocate for children and family’s needs within the hospitalRespond to consults with other health team members on patient and family needsDocument child life activities and interventionsOrder and maintain supplies and equipment and participate in securing and managing budget and resourcesPlan and coordinate special events, programs and guestsTrain and supervise child life volunteersProvide in-service and educational presentations as appropriateQualificationsQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree (or Master's degree) in child life or related fieldCompleted or in-progress 600+ hour child life internship supervised by a Certified Child Life SpecialistKnowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:Ability to assess the developmental status of a childAbility to identify coping abilities of the child and familyAbility to develop and present developmentally appropriate coping interventions to staff who interact with pediatric patientsAbility to advocate on behalf of a child in the treatment setting in order to maximize coping abilitiesAbility to interact with children and their families in a therapeutic mannerAbility to use an electronic health recordAbility to manage time and prioritize patient intervention needsAbility to plan, coordinate and manage day to day Child Life Program operationsLicense/Certifications:Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) issued by the Child Life Council completed within 12 months of hire or transfer dateJob Level: StaffEmployee Status: Regular