Child Life Specialist - Full Time

Valley Children's Healthcare; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare seeks a dedicated Child Life Specialist to support hospitalized and outpatient children and their families. You will assess, develop, implement, and evaluate care plans addressing psychosocial, behavioral, recreational, and educational needs within a teamwork-driven pediatric hospital environment.

The role requires a college degree in Child Life or related field, CCSL certification within 12 months, and preferred master's level education.

Qualifications

• College degree in Child Life or related field (required).
• Masters degree (preferred).
• CCLS certification within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required) or alternative 600-hour internship completion.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop care plans for psychosocial, behavioral, recreational, and educational needs.
• Implement and evaluate care plans for a defined patient population.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to meet the needs of pediatric patients and families.
• Provide bedside activities and family education to support coping and engagement.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Education

College Degree - 4 year Child Life or related field

Masters Degree

Job description

About Us

The Child Life Department, comprised of specialists, assistants, a coordinator, and a music therapist, helps children understand and cope with medical experiences. Focusing on developmental needs, Child Life provides education, play and emotional support for patients and their families.

About Us

The Child Life Department, comprised of specialists, assistants, a coordinator, and a music therapist, helps children understand and cope with medical experiences. Focusing on developmental needs, Child Life provides education, play and emotional support for patients and their families. Child Life Specialists Are Assigned To Cover Various Areas Throughout The Hospital. As Part Of The Medical Team, Child Life Specialists Collaborate With Staff Within The Hospital To Help Meet The Needs Of The Patient. Some Of The Services Include

• Illness, hospital, and treatment education
• Surgery and procedure preparation and support
• Therapeutic and recreation play activities
• Coordinate special events, entertainment and activities
• Grief and bereavement support

Child Life Assistants oversee the Playroom and Georges Clubhouse which help children do what they do best: play! In these spaces- away from medical tests and procedures - children can enjoy arts, crafts, music, games, reading, movies and video games. The Playroom also hosts events like Bingo, holiday events, music programs, as well as special guests. Bedside activities are available to children unable to come to the Playroom.

Job Summary

This position is accountable for the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans to provide for the psychosocial, behavioral, recreational, and educational needs of hospitalized and/or outpatient children. The incumbent is accountable for a defined patient population based upon the child's age and developmental needs for a designated period of time.

Education

• College Degree - 4 year Child Life or related field of study (required)
• Masters Degree (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CCLS - Certified Child Life Specialist - CLCC - Child Life Certification Commission within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required) Or
• Other - Other Completion of 600-hour internship prior to start (required)

Skills And Abilities

• Bilingual Skills Preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range

$29.35 - $42.55

Position Exempt

No

FTE %

100

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Daily Hours

8

Have Questions?

Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at [e-mail]: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.