Child Life Specialist (Outpatient Dialysis M-F)

Nemours; Warrenton (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on providing essential psychosocial support to children and families during challenging health situations. The successful candidate will work in a vibrant environment that values diversity and creativity, contributing to innovative program development and patient-focused events. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladder

Team growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship under supervision.
• Certification eligibility as a Child Life Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical interventions to patients and families.
• Collaborate with departments to enhance patient care.
• Promote a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Child Life Competencies

Communication Skills

Psychosocial Care

Program Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life

Master's degree in Child Life

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Child Life Specialist (Outpatient Dialysis) to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Wilmington, DE. This is a day shift position, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday schedule.

The Child Life Specialist provides direct assessment and clinical interventions to patients and families in alignment with all Child Life Competencies set forth by the Association of Child Life Professionals and are credentialed by the CLCC (Child Life Certification Commission). Child Life Specialists support the delivery of safe, competent child life practice grounded in evidence-based practice. They ensure that interventions are equitable and comprehensive, supporting children and families during times of health, illness, and trauma.

Why You'll love Working on Our Team:

• Fun, engaging, and supportive multi-disciplinary child life team
• Culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Opportunities for creative program development
• Exciting patient and family-focused events

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and salaried child life specialist position
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical ladder
• Team growth alongside hospital growth

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate entry-level through emerging expertise in ACLP clinical competency knowledge areas through observation and supervision
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) and effectively navigate fast-paced, demanding environments while maintaining a high level of customer service
• Hold strong competence in child life philosophy, ensuring alignment with departmental mission and vision
• Serve as an interdisciplinary expert in the psychosocial care and development of children of all ages while individualizing care for each patient
• Collaborate and serve as a department liaison with other departments or groups when applicable (Volunteer Department, Security, Creative Arts, identified community partners)
• Support the department and clinical leadership team in staff development, continuous improvement, and program development
• Actively promote a department culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and represent all ages and abilities
• Serve as a department representative on unit-based committees, articulating the therapeutic and clinical work of staff; participate in hospital projects with departmental approval
• Remain up to date with departmental education and Nemours mandatory requirements
• Maintain personal and professional growth and development routines
• May participate in the department's clinical advancement program
• May hold responsibility for a department function or organizational task (e.g., student programs, EPIC Superuser, committee chair) with departmental approval

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life required; Master's degree preferred but not required
• Completion or in-progress of a 600-hour Child Life internship under supervision of a Child Life Specialist
• Certified Child Life Specialist and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist; Certification must be obtained within two (2) exam periods
• Must be certification eligible