Child Life Specialist - New rates of pay and %5,000 sign-on bonus available

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to enhance the well-being of children during their healthcare experiences. This part-time role involves planning and implementing Child Life services, providing emotional support, and educating families about child development. Ideal candidates will have a background in child development and possess excellent communication skills. Join a team that values the emotional and developmental needs of children, ensuring they receive the best care possible while minimizing stress and trauma. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field required.
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement comprehensive Child Life services.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Adaptive Coping Strategies

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development

Master's degree in Child Development

Tools

MS Office

Epic EMR Software

Job description

Part-time Child Life Specialist - Akron, OH

Schedule: 20 hours/week, variable days, Monday to Friday, 6 AM - 4:30 PM, onsite

Summary:

The Child Life Specialist is responsible for maximizing the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and developmental well-being of children, while minimizing stress and trauma for children and their families.

Responsibilities:

1. Plan and implement comprehensive Child Life services.
2. Prepare and facilitate adaptive coping strategies for patients and families during medical procedures and healthcare experiences.
3. Provide education and emotional support; advocate and communicate patients'/families' needs to multidisciplinary staff.
4. Educate about child development and the impact of hospitalization.
5. Supervise and train students and volunteers.
6. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to care for patients' physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs across all ages.
7. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Technical Expertise:

1. Experience in a clinical setting as a Child Life Specialist is preferred.
2. Experience working with all organizational levels is required.
3. Healthcare experience is preferred.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) required; experience with Epic or similar EMR software is preferred.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life specialization, or related field required; Master's preferred.
2. Certification as a Child Life Specialist within one year of employment required.
3. Current Healthcare Provider BLS training required.
4. Completion of a 600-hour clinical Child Life internship under supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist is required.
5. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
6. No supervisory experience required.