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Child Life Specialist, ACLP Completed Child Life Internship

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Sutter Health

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • San Francisco

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Child Life or related field, CCLS certification, BLS, 2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of child development and therapeutic play.
  • You will provide emotional support and therapeutic activities for pediatric and NICU patients and families, implementing programs tailored to their needs while promoting family-centered care.

Requirements

  • EDUCATION Bachelor's: Bachelor's In Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or another area with all necessary coursework for Clinical Child Life Certification completed. or equivalent education/experience Other: Successful completion of Child Life Internship that meets the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) requirement of Clinical Child Life Certification
  • CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE CCLS-Certified Child Life Specialist BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • EXPERIENCE 2 years experience working with hospitalized and non-hospitalized children and families.
  • SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Working knowledge of child growth and development, family dynamics, therapeutic play, developmental assessment, the learning process, group process and behavior management, the reactions of children and their families to illness and healthcare encounters, interventions to support coping, collaboration with other healthcare professionals, basic medical terminology and children's illnesses. Ability to implement therapeutic play activities for individual children and groups, apply knowledge of child growth and development and assess children's behaviors and needs. Ability to utilize and teach coping strategies as well as to utilize appropriate supervisory skills with volunteers, students and interns. Able to prioritize multiple demands independently, and in a self directed manner, in an ever changing environment. Must have interpersonal communication skills along with the ability to direct the day to day activities of patients, their families, students, volunteers and interns. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with children of all ages, families and hospital staff, both verbally and in writing. Interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to independently handle crisis and emergent situations.

Responsibilities

  • Assists pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients and families to cope with hospitalization and illness through planning and implementation of evidence-based therapeutic, recreational, and diversion interventions based on their emotional and development needs.
  • Plans and implements programs and services to meet the needs identified for assigned clinical populations and the child life department.
  • Promotes and practices the delivery of high quality family-centered care and services for patients and families.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Child Life Specialist.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field with all necessary coursework for Clinical Child Life Certification completed, along with successful completion of a Child Life Internship that meets the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) requirements.

Is certification required for this role?

Yes, certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification are required.

How much experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 2 years of experience working with hospitalized and non-hospitalized children and families is required.

What key skills are necessary for this role?

Key skills include knowledge of child growth and development, family dynamics, therapeutic play, developmental assessment, behavior management, and the ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and hospital staff.

What are the working hours for this position?

The position involves varied shifts as it is a Per Diem/Casual role with a blended schedule of 8/10 hours, requiring one weekend shift per month.

Is there a benefits package available for this position?

No, there are no benefits mentioned for this Per Diem/Casual position.

Where is the job location?

The job is located at CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness.

How many openings are there for this position?

There is 1 opening for this position.

What is the pay range for this role?

The pay range is $42.08 to $63.13 per hour.

Is there a union associated with this position?

No, there is no union associated with this position.

What is Sutter Health's policy on equal opportunity employment?

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans).

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