Child Life Specialist

Prosperity Workforce Solutions; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosperity Workforce Solutions seeks a Child Life Specialist for a travel contract in Tulsa, OK. You will plan, implement, and evaluate programs to meet the non-medical needs of hospitalized children and their families, working as part of the health care team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in child life or related field, completion of a 480-hour internship or fellowship, and CCLS certification. Two years of relevant experience is preferred, with strong communication skills and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in child life, child development, or related field.
• Must have completed a 480-hour child life internship or fellowship.
• Master's degree preparation in child life studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the individual needs of children and families to plan developmentally appropriate activities.
• Document assessments, observations, and recommendations in the medical record.
• Orient/supervise volunteers in ongoing play and development activities.
• Participate in marketing, public relations, and community-based activities related to children's health.
• Support research and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Maintain educational and clinical expertise by reviewing professional materials and attending conferences/workshops.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in child life / child development / related field

480-hour child life internship or fellowship

Master's degree preparation in child life studies preferred

Job description

Child Life Specialist

Location

Tulsa, OK

Type

Travel contract

Job Summary

The Child Life Specialist, as a member of the total health care team, assumes responsibility for planning, implementing/evaluating programs designed to meet the (non-medical) specialized needs of hospitalized children and their families.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in child life, child development, or related field. Must have completed a 480-hour child life internship or fellowship. Master's degree preparation in child life studies preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required

Work Experience

2 years of experience in child development. Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assesses the individual needs of children/families to plan developmentally and therapeutically appropriate activities/direct those activities making changes as indicated to facilitate coping with the hospital environment.
• Document the child life assessment, observations, and recommendations for the plan of care and progress notes in the medical record.
• Orient/supervise volunteers in their role in providing ongoing play and developmental activities in the department.
• Participate in marketing, public relations, and community-based activity related to children's health.
• Support research and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Maintain educational and clinical expertise by reviewing professional materials/literature, attending conferences/workshops, and networking with other child life programs to stay abreast of current trends in child life services.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.

Working Relationships

Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Prosperity is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We value diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.