Child Life Specialist FT Edinburg
Required skills
- BLS licensure
- Child Development
- Child Life Council
- 480 hour internship
Nice to have
- healthcare setting
- Bilingual
Role summary
The Child Life Specialist plans and implements therapeutic programs to reduce stress and anxiety in hospitalized children. This role assesses the emotional, developmental, and educational needs of patients and families, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure these needs are met. The specialist also coordinates and supervises programs run by community volunteers. A Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or a related field, BLS certification, and either Child Life Certification or a supervised internship are required. Healthcare experience and bilingualism are preferred.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Plans and implements therapeutic programs in order to minimize stress and anxiety in hospitalized children. Assesses the emotional and developmental needs of patients and families in the pediatric service areas to determine support needed during hospitalization. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that children’s psychosocial, developmental and educational needs are met. Coordinate and supervise programs provided by community volunteers. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experience in healthcare setting preferred.
2. Bilingual preferred
3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.
EDUCATION / LICENSURE:
1. Must obtain and maintain BLS licensure within 3 months of hire.
2. High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education required.
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or directly related field is required.
4. Certification through Child Life Council
OR
5. Minimum 480 hour internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
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