What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Child Development Specialist position at Intermountain Health?
About the Opportunity: We are looking for a passionate and committed Hospital Child Development Specialist to join our team at Intermountain Health. As a key member of our child life department, you will be responsible for promoting optimum development and well-being of pediatric patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, prioritize, and document pediatric patient and family care
- Develop, implement, and evaluate effective health care plans
- Provide education, psychological procedural preparation, coping support, comfort management, and play opportunities to pediatric patients and families
- Participate in selection, supervision, and training of practicum students and volunteers
- Assist with orienting, training, and mentoring new employees
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Child Life Certification from Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) or eligible for certification within 15 months of hire date
- Child life experience in a medical or hospital setting
- Computer experience in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases or similar applications
- Experience in Child Life Core Competencies including but not limited to: establishing supportive relationships, meeting needs of child and family members, providing education, coping support and comfort management, guiding children in therapeutic play techniques, and ongoing assessment and written documentation of clinical care
