More than a job, this is a position with a higher purpose - where you impact people's lives on a personal, human level. As a Navian Hawaii team member, you will guide patients and their family on their journey, delivering comfort and support with a caring heart, replacing fear with hope, helping them find the beauty and joy in every moment, and providing each person with the kindness and dignity they deserve.

Position Summary:

The Child Life Specialist has the primary responsibility of supporting patients and families on Navian Hawaii's Pediatric Hospice Program and Integrated Care Program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with appropriate care team members, contributing to the development and implementation of a specialized plan of care by assessing and identifying developmental, temperament, coping style, social, sensory, and emotional needs.
• Identifies, educates, and supports the use of developmentally appropriate coping strategies with children and families facing illness, disability, and/or death/loss.
• Plans, organizes, and leads individuals/groups in creative expression, self-healing, and developmental play. Encourages socialization whenever possible, with peers, siblings, and family members through developmentally appropriate play activities.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team by integrating child life goals into the total care of the child/family during team meetings, interdisciplinary case conferences, and staff meetings.
• Provides a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment for infants, children, adolescents, and families.
• Responds to crisis situations appropriately, effectively, and calmly to ensure ongoing safety of children/families.
• Implementation of developmentally appropriate legacy and memory activities for the child and/or siblings facing end of life, to allow expression of feelings, and inclusion in the process.
• Communicates on an ongoing basis with nursing staff as to plans, interventions, and progress issues that impact physical care/status of child and family.
• Maintains current, accurate patient records in accordance with established protocols. Performs other duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Outstanding communication, education, and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Ability to collaborate with others on the interdisciplinary team and with community partners.
• Skilled in providing holistic care to patients and their families. Ability to identify and address psychosocial needs.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct and judgment that is in harmony with the mission and values of Navian Hawaii.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures and regulations regarding patient care, conduct, safety, fire, security, risk management and personnel policies.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Master's degree from accredited school of social work or psychology.
• CCLS, LCSW or LMSW licensure preferred.
• Minimum two years of recent experience in health care (discharge planning, behavioral health/counseling background.)
• Hospice experience preferred.

Employment Requirements:

All offers of employment at Navian Hawaii are contingent on a candidate's successful completion of certain requirements which include:

• A legally compliant background check
• Drug Screen & Physical Exam
• COVID Vaccination
• TB Clearance
• Providing copies of valid Vehicle information such as auto insurance, inspection and registration
• CPR Certificate

Hours:

• Generally, Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 am through 4:30 pm.

Why Navian Hawaii?

• Consistent M-F schedule so weekends belong to you
• Team-oriented, locally run nonprofit where every voice is heard
• Competitive pay with an excellent benefits package
• Flexible organization that supports positive work/life balance