Child Life Specialist

15 Driscoll Children's Hospital-Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital seeks a dedicated Child Life Specialist to plan, organize, and implement developmentally appropriate services for children and adolescents. You will support families, reduce stress, and promote coping within the hospital setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, a Child Life internship, and coursework in the field. BLS certification is preferred. Join a team committed to compassionate pediatric care across our South Texas facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field is required.
• In-depth knowledge of child development and experience working with children is necessary.
• Child Life internship required and coursework in Child Life completed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Child Life playroom, providing a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Assist patients in coping with hospitalization, illness, death or loss.
• Document Child Life activities in patient charts and communicate observations to staff.
• Supervise volunteers assigned to the Child Life Department and participate in department QA.

Skills

Child life programming

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Volunteer supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Child Life internship

Coursework in Child Life

BLS Certification preferred

Job description

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.

BLS Certified Child Life Specialist preferred Until all children are well.

Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.