Child Life Specialist

Saint Francis Health System, Inc.; St. Francis (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in St. Francis, Kansas is seeking a Child Life Specialist to coordinate programs that meet the non-medical needs of hospitalized children and their families. Responsibilities include planning appropriate activities during hospitalization, promoting effective coping strategies, and providing emotional support. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in child development or a related field, and certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist is required. Internship completion of 480 hours is also necessary, though not offered by the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in child development or related field is mandatory.
• Certification as a CCLS is required.
• 480-hour child life internship must be completed (not provided by the company).

Responsibilities

• Plan developmental activities during hospitalization.
• Promote coping through play and education.
• Provide emotional support for patients and families.

Skills

Planning therapeutic activities

Promoting effective coping

Providing emotional support

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development or related field

Certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Job description

A child life specialist coordinates programs designed to meet the non-medical, specialized needs of hospitalized children and their families. Responsibilities include:

• Planning developmentally and therapeutically appropriate activities during hospitalization
• Promoting effective coping through play, preparation, education, and self-expression activities
• Providing emotional support for patients and families

Becoming a Child Life Specialist

In order to work as a Child Life Specialist, the following qualifications must be met:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program in child development or a related field
• Completion of a 480-hour child life internship (Saint Francis does not currently offer internships)
• Certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)