Inpatient Child Life Specialist: Family-Centered Support

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,059 - 75,603; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking a Child Life Specialist I in Baltimore, MD. This full-time role focuses on supporting patients and families through therapeutic activities, medical procedure preparations, and psychosocial care. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or a related field and preferably one year of experience in a child life program. The position offers a salary range from $45,059.66 to $75,603.63 annually, emphasizing developmental needs and emotional support for children in medical settings.

Qualifications

• One year experience in a child life program and hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates orientation and ongoing support of patients and caregivers.
• Provides medical procedure preparation and support.
• Documents patient and caregiver interventions.
• Creates activities to help children cope with medical situations.
• Models developmentally appropriate interactions.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings and advocates for patient needs.
• Supervises child life students and volunteers.
• Interprets the department's mission and goals.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking a Child Life Specialist I in Baltimore, MD. This full-time role focuses on supporting patients and families through therapeutic activities, medical procedure preparations, and psychosocial care. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or a related field and preferably one year of experience in a child life program. The position offers a salary range from $45,059.66 to $75,603.63 annually, emphasizing developmental needs and emotional support for children in medical settings.