Child Life Specialist-2

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Temporary Child Life Specialist to provide psychosocial and developmental support to pediatric patients and families. Responsibilities include assessment, education, therapeutic play, and procedural support, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

This temporary, full-time position ensures continuity of Child Life services during an approved FMLA/maternity leave, working within the CHS - Child Life Pediatrics team on SJCH.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and Child Life Certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with Child Life experience preferred.
• State licensure and/or professional certification requirements vary by position.
• Experience in pediatric oncology highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial care and developmental support to pediatric patients and families.
• Conduct assessment, education, therapeutic play and coping interventions.
• Deliver family-centered care to minimize stress during hospitalization.
• Maintain continuity of Child Life services during approved leave.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Emotional sensitivity

Education

Master's degree in Child Life

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma with 2 years experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Temporary Child Life Specialist: Provides psychosocial and developmental support to pediatric patients and families through assessment, education, therapeutic play, and procedural support, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team. This temporary position ensures continuity of Child Life services during an employee's approved FMLA/maternity leave.

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). Worker Type: Employee. Sub-Type: Regular. Cost Center: CC000358. CHS - Child Life Pediatrics (SJCH). Pay Rate Type: Hourly. Pay Grade: Health-24. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Work Shift: Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree, Child Life Certification and pediatric oncology experience are highly preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree and Child Life experience preferred.
• High School Degree w/ 2 years Equivalent Work Experience will be considered.
• State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.
• Verbal and written communication skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in stressful environment, and emotional sensitivity are all important to the success of this role.

Job Overview

The Temporary Child Life Specialist provides essential psychosocial care and developmental support to infants, children, adolescents, and families during hospitalization and medical treatment. This role delivers assessment, preparation, education, therapeutic play, procedural support, coping interventions, and family-centered care to minimize stress and promote positive healthcare experiences.

The position maintains continuity of Child Life services during an approved FMLA/maternity leave period and collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support patient and family needs.

This is a temporary, full-time position expected to end upon the return of the employee from leave.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.
• Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
• Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous. Selected Positions: Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
• Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.

Selected Positions

Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous

Other Work Conditions

Respirator use qualification: Continuous

Additional Information

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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