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