Pediatric Child Life Specialist - Family & Coping Support

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); Vor Ort; USD 47.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Retirement Savings

Health Saving Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Zusammenfassung

UVA Health Children’s is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and families through the entire care experience. This role emphasizes therapeutic play, education, and emotional support to help children cope with procedures, hospitalization, and illness.

Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, collaborating with care teams, building therapeutic relationships, and documenting care.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a related field is required.
• Successful completion of a minimum 600-hour Child Life Clinical Internship under supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
• Child Life Professional Certification required within one year of hire.
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS Certification required.

Aufgaben

• Assess the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advocate for social, emotional, and developmental needs of pediatric patients.
• Establish therapeutic relationships that promote positive coping and family-centered care.
• Implement individualized care plans using play, preparation, procedural support, and education.
• Provide developmentally appropriate education and coping strategies across diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization, and bereavement.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in departmental quality initiatives.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a related field

Jobbeschreibung

UVA Health Children’s is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and families through the entire care experience. This role emphasizes therapeutic play, education, and emotional support to help children cope with procedures, hospitalization, and illness.

Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, collaborating with care teams, building therapeutic relationships, and documenting care.