Child Life Specialist - Cole Eye Institute

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH seeks a dedicated Child Life Specialist to support pediatrics at Cole Eye Institute. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to educate families, perform therapeutic play, and document outcomes in the EMR.

This role aligns with shared values and patient-centered care in a renowned healthcare system. Minimum qualifications include a CLS credential (or progress toward it), 600-hour internship, BLS, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or related field for credentialing as a Certified Child Life Specialist.
• Child Life Internship, at least 600 hours, directed by a Certified Child Life Specialist.
• Professional certification (CCLS) within a year of appointment and maintained throughout employment.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross within one year of hire.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping clinical competencies current.
• Maintain proficiency in all child life clinical competencies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess developmental, psychosocial, emotional and cultural needs using a strengths-based approach; provide education for procedures and coping.
• Document treatment plans and outcomes in the electronic medical record as required.
• Plan and implement therapeutic interventions and play experiences promoting development and self-expression.
• Maintain and order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Advocate for patient- and family-centered care through communication and partnership.
• Provide education about illness, treatment, procedures and coping techniques to patients and families.

Skills

Developmental assessment

Family education

Emotional support

Documentation in EMR

Therapeutic play

Advocacy for patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or related field

Child Life Internship (≥600 hours)

CCLS certification within 1 year

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. We’re excited to announce the opening of the new 150,000-square-foot Jeffrey and Patricia Cole Building at Cole Eye Institute. This expansion supports an exponential growth in our services. We’re helping more people than ever at Cole Eye Institute — with more than 380,000 outpatient visits and 20,300 surgeries. People in our care also have access to more than 60 clinical trials. We’ve added three procedure rooms, eight operating rooms and 60 outpatient exam rooms with access to imaging technology. We also have a new, dedicated space for research and education. All of this means even higher quality eye care from us and a better experience for you.

As a Child Life Specialist, you will be working with patients and families to communicate with our interdisciplinary team, child life team, and other patients/families. You will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

A caregiver in this position works hours between 6:00am—5:00pm and supports pediatrics at Cole Eye Surgery.

• Assess developmental, psychosocial, emotional and cultural needs using a strengths-based approach, the child life specialist provides developmentally appropriate education for medical procedures and diagnoses, non-pharmacological pain management, therapeutic play and emotional and bereavement support for the patient and family.
• Document treatment plans/outcomes for patients within the electronic medical record as required by department guidelines and professional standards.
• Plan and implement therapeutic interventions and a variety of individual and group play experiences promoting development, self-expression, and mastery.
• Maintain and order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Advocate for patient and family-centered care through communication, involvement, partnership with and empowerment of patients and family members.
• Provide education regarding illness/condition, treatment, procedures and coping techniques to patients, family members, and the larger community as appropriate.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life or related field for credentialing as a Certified Child Life Specialist
• Child Life Internship, at least 600 hours, directed by a Certified Child Life Specialist
• Professional certification (CCLS) through the Association of Child Life Professionals within a year of appointment and maintain certification throughout their employment (If certification is not achieved within one year of hire, the caregiver is not eligible to practice)
• An extension may be granted by Child Life Manager under appropriate circumstances
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross within one year of hire
• Remain current with developments in the child life profession and actively participates in ongoing professional development to enhance clinical knowledge and skills
• Maintain proficiency in all child life clinical competencies and standards of practice as defined by the Child Life Certification Commission, a subsidiary of the Association of Child Life Professionals

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Two years and 4000 hours of professional Child Life clinical experience in a hospital setting

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $25.00

Maximum hourly: $25.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).