What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Specialist/Coordinator position at Kaiser Permanente?
Job Summary:
Meets the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children through a play activity program. Provides play opportunities and other experiences in order to minimized the negative emotional and developmental impact of hospitalization.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develops, implements and evaluates/improves Child Life Programs for hospitalized Pediatric patients
- Provides age appropriate therapeutic play activities for the ambulatory and bedridden pediatric patient which assists in coping with their illness and hospitalization.
- Assists children in the development of coping strategies through play, recreation, and art.
- In conjunction with other health care team members, identifies current patient needs and develops care plan goals. Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences.
- Ensures each childs program is consistent with TJC and other regulatory requirements.
- In conjunction with others, coordinates the Child Life Program volunteers. Orients, trains, and supervises volunteers and students who provide support on the pediatric unit.
- Develops and implements in-service training to hospital staff in the area of Child Life.
- Monitors the effectiveness of the program.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Child Life Specialist.
Education
- Bachelors degree in child life or related field (i.e. early childhood development, recreation therapy) OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Basic Life Support
- Child Life Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- In-patient hospital experience preferred.
- Masters degree and one year post-graduate Masters preferred.
