You’ll need
Certifications
✓and successful completion of, at minimum, a 480-hour clinical child life internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
✓Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or granted acceptance to take next scheduled exam and attains certification within first year of employment.
✓Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or the Military Network Training.
Education
✓Bachelor's degree in child development, child life, child and family studies or related field
Qualifications
✓completion of eligibility assessment by the Association for Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
✓Knowledge and experience to ensure understanding of the basic issues of infant/child/adolescent development and behavior.
✓Analytical skills necessary to assess patient and family needs, to establish a plan of care and deliver appropriate interventions.
✓Ability to represent and communicate the role of child life to others.
✓Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively across clinical settings.
✓Ability to work as a contributing member of the multidisciplinary team.
✓Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
✓Technical skills to effectively complete required professional documentation and correspondence.
✓Basic supervisory skills to oversee Child Life program volunteers.
One year of recent work experience with children and families, prefer one year of paid experience as a Child Life Specialist. preferred
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan optionsDental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverageVision: Affordable plan with national networkPre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
About the role
The Child Life Specialist promotes effective coping through play, preparation, education, and self-expression activities. Provides emotional support for families and encourages optimum development of children facing a broad range of challenging experiences, particularly those related to healthcare and hospitalization. Provides information, support and guidance to parents, siblings, and other family members.