Child Life Specialist

Driscoll Children's Hospital; Edinburg, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children's Hospital in Edinburg seeks a Child Life Specialist to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs, support coping during hospitalization, and collaborate with the care team.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, a Child Life internship, and BLS; a Certified Child Life Specialist is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site role focused on patient- and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field is required.
• Completion of a Child Life internship is required.
• BLS certification is expected; Certified Child Life Specialist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and implements Child Life programming across hospital areas.
• Provides developmentally appropriate services to promote coping and reduce stress.
• Maintains confidentiality and documents activities in patient charts.
• Assists in coordinating volunteers and participates in QA activities.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to support psychosocial needs of children.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Family communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Child Life internship

Certified Child Life Specialist (preferred)

Job description

## Child Life SpecialistApplylocations: Edinburg - RGV Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR111690# ****Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.*****Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.***General Purpose of Job:**Plans, organizes, and implements Child life programming in the hospital. Responsible for providing a wide range of developmentally appropriate services designed to promote optimum development of children and adolescents, reduce stress, and maximize positive coping. Can provide Child Life services in all areas covered by the Child Life Department or in areas that are deemed appropriate by leadership. Operates within the Hospital, Mission, Vision and Values.**Essential Duties and Behavioral Expectations:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.Maintains the Child Life playroom, providing a therapeutic and safe environment for individuals and groups.Assists patients in coping with the stress of hospitalization, illness, death and/or loss.Assesses and interacts with patients and families using theories of human growth and development family, systems, and cultural background.Prepares patients for surgical and diagnostic procedures.Functions as a member of the healthcare team.Represents and communicates Child life and psycho-social issues of pediatric healthcare to others.Documents Child Life activities in the patient chart.Communicates observations and information to appropriate personnel.Participates in volunteer orientations.Supervises volunteers assigned to the Child life Department.Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.Attends hospital and department meetings as required.Participates in process improvement, Teams, and departmental QA.**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:**Bachelor's degree in any field of study is required. In-depth knowledge of child development and experience working with children is necessary. Child Life internship required as well as completion of appropriate coursework in the field of Child Life.**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.** BLSCertified Child Life Specialist preferred