Child Life Specialist, FT Days (57065)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation seeks an Entry-Level Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and families. You will address emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs, facilitate socialization, and prepare children for medical procedures through play and art.

The role emphasizes teamwork with clinicians, independence in prioritizing tasks, and a commitment to professional growth, including internship completion and eventual Child Life Specialist certification.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Child Life Specialist Internship in a healthcare setting.
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist within 9 months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Child Life Services to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness.
• Address the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families.
• Engage with pediatric patients to promote socialization and coping.
• Prepare patients for medical interventions through play and/or art.
• Foster self-expression, autonomy, mastery, and positive self-esteem.
• Integrate Child Life Services within the community and at the national level.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Team communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Job Details

Level: EntryJob Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Professional ServicesEnsures that comprehensive Child Life Services are provided to minimize the negative impact of a trauma, hospitalization, and illness by addressing the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families. Includes working with all pediatric age patients by facilitating their socialization and positive adjustment to the hospital environment, promoting age appropriate activities to assure continued growth and development; preparing them for the necessary medical interventions through play and/or art; by encouraging the use of coping skills during stressful medical encounters and by fostering the patient's self expression, autonomy, sense of mastery and positive self esteem. Engages in opportunities to integrate Child Life Services within the community and at the national level to promote the profession of Child Life.

Qualifications

Work Experience:

Successful completion of Child Life Specialist Internship in a healthcare setting.

License/Registration/Certification

• Certification as a Child Life Specialist within 9 months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Education and Training

• Bachelors degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team, across disciplines and with patient and families.
• Ability to function independently, prioritize and manage time.
• Analytical ability necessary in order to design therapeutic play programs, observe behaviors and assist students and volunteers in learning activities.
• Advanced knowledge of basic practices in child development.