Child Life Intern - Ped Inpt

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health invites applicants for a 600-hour Child Life Internship supervised by a certified Child Life Specialist. The program trains interns to support children in healthcare settings while addressing unique psychosocial challenges.

Selection emphasizes academic prep, experience with children, knowledge of child development, and interview performance. Interns observe multiple units and contribute under supervision to care planning and family-centered support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degrees in child development, early childhood education, psychology, or related field.
• Strong understanding of child development concepts and family-centered care.
• Experience working with children and understanding psychosocial factors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe CLS in units like Pediatrics, PICU, NICU, Radiology, One Day Surgery, and ED.
• Assist with preparation, education, and bereavement support under supervision.
• Develop individualized assessments and care plans based on child and family needs.
• Identify developmental factors affecting healthcare experiences to plan interventions.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate psychosocial support for children and families.
• Facilitate coping strategies and therapeutic play to reduce distress.
• Document assessments, goals, and outcomes to modify care plans as needed.
• Support play and familiar experiences to encourage expression and development.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Child Development

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood教育

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Related Field

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Child Development

Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree: Psychology

Bachelor's Degree: Related Field

Job description

Overview

The Child life intern, under the direct supervision of a certified Child Life Specialist, will train to provide care and support to children in the healthcare setting through gaining exposure to unique psychosocial issues during the 600-hour internship program. Selection of an intern is based on academic preparation, professional experience with children, knowledge of child development, child life experience and interviews.

Qualifications

• Certifications: ,
• Education: Bachelor's Degree: Child Development
• Education: Bachelor's Degree: Early Childhood Education
• Education: Bachelor's Degree: Psychology
• Education: Bachelor's Degree: Related Field, Work Experience:

Responsibilities

• Observe Certified Child Life Specialist in various units (Pediatrics, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Radiology, One Day Surgery, and the Emergency Department) to increase one’s knowledge and understanding regarding the daily clinical and non-clinical work of a CLS.
• Observe Certified Child Life Specialist provide preparation (e.g., psychological, educational) along with bereavement support initially and then facilitate these services yourself.
• Identify, obtain, and use relevant information (e.g., health care, family, child, developmental stage, theory) regarding the child and family to develop an individualized assessment and create a plan of care.
• Identify developmental factors and their implications regarding the child’s health care experience to plan appropriate interventions.
• Identify psychosocial factors (e.g., diversity, culture, spirituality, family dynamics and structure, coping styles, socioeconomic status) and family needs and goals in order to deliver patient- and family-centered care.
• Provide psychosocial and developmentally appropriate support that is responsive to the specific needs of children and families.
• Facilitate the development of coping strategies for children and families (e.g., pain management, Comfort holds, alternative focus, therapeutic play) in order to minimize distress and promote empowerment.
• Evaluate and document assessments, goals, interventions, outcomes, and significant events to communicate and modify care plans as necessary.
• Facilitate play (e.g., recreational, health care, therapeutic) and familiar life experiences in order to encourage expression, process information, and promote development and normalization.
• Empower and collaborate with children and families to develop and use advocacy skills.
• Identify the importance behind pain management tools and implement options with families as appropriate.
• Obtain a working knowledge of medical procedures and terminology.
• Promote professional relationships (e.g., patients and families, child life team, interdisciplinary teams, community resources) in order to enhance communication and collaboration, foster patient- and family-centered care, and maximize positive outcomes.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $18per hour - $18per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.