Job Title : Child Life Specialist

Job Description-

We are looking for a Child Life Specialist to join our team and help our pediatric patients have a more relaxing and effective recovery time while in our healthcare facility. Child Life Specialist responsibilities include helping children cope with fear and anxiety while in a healthcare facility and acting as the child’s advocate while they are in the hospital. Ultimately, you will work directly with children in our healthcare facility to make their stay more relaxed and as comfortable as possible.

Responsibilities

Support children and their families by using a variety of tactics to help them better understand the process, procedure, or other elements of their medical experience
Develop age-appropriate strategies to minimize trauma and increase understanding of a medical diagnosis through treatments plans using therapeutic play, education, preparation, and activities that promote growth and development
Advocate for the special needs of children and their families
Help children and their families process and cope with medical situations
Provide information, support, and guidance to parents and family members
Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate and manage care

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience as a Child Life Specialist or similar role
Bachelor’s degree in child life studies (or a related field such as child development, child and family studies, psychology, or early childhood education)
Education requirements as determined from the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
Previous experience working with children
Relevant training and/or certifications as a Child Life Specialist