Pediatric Child Life Specialist - Family-Centered Care

Saint Francis Health System; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Health System seeks a qualified Child Life Specialist to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for hospitalized children and their families. The role involves documenting assessments, guiding volunteers in play and developmental activities, and contributing to program marketing and community outreach.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in child life or related field, a 600-hour internship, and CCLS certification, with a minimum of two years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in child life, child development, or related field required.
• Completion of 600-hour child life internship or fellowship required.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the individual needs of children and families to plan developmentally appropriate activities.
• Document child life assessments, observations, and care plan progress notes in the medical record.
• Orient and supervise volunteers providing play and developmental activities in the department.
• Participate in marketing, public relations, and community-based activities related to children's health.
• Support research and evidence-based practice implementation.
• Maintain educational and clinical expertise through ongoing learning and conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in child life/development

600-hour child life internship/fellowship

CCLS certification

Job description

Saint Francis Health System seeks a qualified Child Life Specialist to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for hospitalized children and their families. The role involves documenting assessments, guiding volunteers in play and developmental activities, and contributing to program marketing and community outreach.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in child life or related field, a 600-hour internship, and CCLS certification, with a minimum of two years of