Child Life Specialist

Job Summary

Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team in meeting the development, psychosocial and intellectual needs of pediatric patients and their families. Implements a therapeutic medical preparation program, and supervises, organizes and directs age appropriate therapeutic play experiences in order to help alleviate anxiety and provide a sense of normalcy. Orients, trains and supervises students and volunteers assigned to unit.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  

Minimum Work Experience

• 1 year previous experience
  
  

Required Licenses/Certifications

• CPR-BCLS
• Child Life Professional Certification - required prior to hire
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Child Life, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology or related fields.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Maintains professional appearance at all times.
  
  

Designated Driver

• No
  
  

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk