Child Life Specialist

IMCS; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

IMCS seeks a Child Life Specialist in Tulsa, OK to support pediatric patients and families. The role focuses on developing developmentally appropriate activities, coping strategies, and family-centered care within a hospital setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Child Life/Development and a 600-hour internship, plus 0–1 year of related experience. CCLS certification must be completed within one year of employment, with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a related field.
• Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship or fellowship.
• 0–1 year of experience in child development; healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the individual needs of children and families and develop developmentally and therapeutically appropriate activities.
• Facilitate play, educational, and coping activities to help children adjust to the hospital environment.
• Monitor children's responses and modify activities or interventions as needed.
• Document child life assessments, observations, recommendations, and progress in the medical record.
• Orient and supervise volunteers who provide ongoing play and developmental activities.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in marketing, public relations, and community-based programs related to children's health.
• Support research initiatives and the implementation of evidence-based child life practices.
• Maintain current clinical and professional knowledge through continuing education, professional literature, conferences, workshops, and networking with other child life programs.
• Exercise independent judgment when addressing non-routine problems while working under general supervision.
• Interact directly with patients, families, customers, and internal healthcare staff both in person and by telephone.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Assessment skills

Planning activities

Documentation

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life

600-hour internship

Job description

Job Summary

Child Life Specialist

Schedule: Day Shift | 5 days/week | 8 hours/day

Hours: 40 hours/week

Minimum Salary: $51,376 per annum

Relocation Assistance: Availbale

Location: Tulsa, OK 74136

Position Type: Direct Hire, Permanent

Schedule: Day Shift | 5 days/week | 8 hours/day

Hours: 40 hours/week

Minimum Salary: $51,376 per annum

Relocation Assistance: Availbale

Job Summary

The Child Life Specialist is an integral member of the healthcare team responsible for supporting the developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs of hospitalized children and their families. The specialist plans, implements, and evaluates developmentally appropriate programs and activities designed to help children and families cope effectively with the hospital environment and healthcare experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the individual needs of children and families and develop developmentally and therapeutically appropriate activities and interventions.
• Facilitate play, educational, and coping activities to help children adjust to the hospital environment.
• Monitor children's responses and modify activities or interventions as needed.
• Document child life assessments, observations, recommendations, and progress in the medical record.
• Orient and supervise volunteers who provide ongoing play and developmental activities.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in marketing, public relations, and community-based programs related to children's health.
• Support research initiatives and the implementation of evidence-based child life practices.
• Maintain current clinical and professional knowledge through continuing education, professional literature, conferences, workshops, and networking with other child life programs.
• Exercise independent judgment when addressing non-routine problems while working under general supervision.
• Interact directly with patients, families, customers, and internal healthcare staff both in person and by telephone.

Required QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a related field.
• Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship or fellowship.

Experience

• 0–1 year of experience in child development.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.
• Candidates may qualify with one year of work experience as a Child Life Specialist, or completion of the required 600-hour internship and eligibility to sit for the certification examination.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong ability to interact effectively with children, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to assess individual developmental and psychosocial needs.
• Ability to plan and implement therapeutic and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Certification

• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification is required, or the candidate must complete the certification requirements within one year of employment.
• Candidates who have completed the required 600-hour internship and are ready to take the certification examination may also be considered.