Child Life Specialist I

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arkansas Children’s is seeking a Child Life Specialist for the Emergency Department on the Day Shift. This full-time role runs 0600–1430 with a weekend rotation. A Bachelor’s Degree is required and at least one Child Life internship is expected.

The position focuses on supporting psychosocial needs, preparing families for medical events, and providing developmental activities. Certification as a Child Life Specialist is recommended by ACLP.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required
• Child Life internship experience
• CCLS certification recommended

Responsabilidades

• Gathers information and documents the psychosocial needs of patients and families through patient/family meetings, nursing reports and consultation with medical staff.
• Ensures patients and families receive appropriate clinical services, medical plans, prepare families for medical events, assist with hospitalization and diagnosis, emotional support and discharge planning.
• Provides patients and families with developmental services including group activities and interventions.
• Maintains safe activity room with appropriate materials and supplies to make it conducive to play with documented attendance and interventions.
• Supervises, orients, and trains volunteers and interns to provide quality interactions with patients.
• Provides positive, supportive, and cooperative attitude with customers and report suggestions for positive change.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

CCLS Certification

Descripción del empleo

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report.

Work Shift

Day Shift

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC017220 Child Life, Education, and Creative Arts

Summary

Emergency Department, Full Time, 0600-1430 (Part of Weekend Rotation)

Salary

Most new hires start between $23.00-$28.70 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information

Meets the basic psychosocial and developmental needs of children and families to reduce the stress and anxiety accompanying hospitalization and other health care encounters.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Work Experience

Child Life - Direct_3 month internship

Recommended Certifications

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)

Description

• Gathers information and document the psychosocial needs of patients and families through patient/family meeting, nursing report and consultation with medical staff.
• Ensures patients and families receive appropriate clinical services, medical plan, prepare families for medical events, assist with hospitalization and diagnosis, emotional support and discharge planning.
• Provides patients and families with developmental services including group activities and interventions.
• Maintains safe activity room with appropriate materials and supplies to make it conducive to play with documented attendance and interventions.
• Supervises, orients, and trains volunteers and Interns to provide quality interactions with patients.
• Provides positive, supportive, and cooperative attitude with customers and report suggestions for positive change.
• Performs other duties as assigned.