Child Life Specialist: Family-Centric Care & Support

Children’s Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Colorado seeks a dedicated Child Life Specialist to address psychosocial, emotional, and family concerns for patients and families across hospital and community settings. The CLS collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide family-centered care, develop resources, plan events, and educate staff and families within CHCO and the community.

The role involves supporting patients through illness- and treatment-related stress, providing developmentally appropriate preparation, play,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field.
• Area of study includes Child Life, Child Life Development, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or Education.
• Successful completion of 600 hours of Child Life internship under supervision.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/family psychosocial risk and tailor services to needs and goals.
• Provide education on scope of child life services and development.
• Guide child life students and junior staff.
• Incorporate diagnosis and treatment impacts into interventions.
• Facilitate activities to express feelings and coping strategies for patients.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Family-centered care

Intervention facilitation

Documentation in EMR

Education & training

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

Children’s Colorado seeks a dedicated Child Life Specialist to address psychosocial, emotional, and family concerns for patients and families across hospital and community settings. The CLS collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide family-centered care, develop resources, plan events, and educate staff and families within CHCO and the community.

The role involves supporting patients through illness- and treatment-related stress, providing developmentally appropriate preparation, play,