What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Specialist - Emergency Department, Riley Hospital - Full Time/Rotating Shift position at Riley Children's Health?
Overview
Schedule:
Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Why Join IU Health?
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
A Child Life Specialist (CLS) is a member of the healthcare team who works to address psychosocial and emotional concerns of infants, children, adolescents and young adults during their hospital experience. Responsible for supporting patients and their family members adjusting to illness, injury or loss in critical, acute and ambulatory settings. The CLS assesses the psychosocial, developmental and cultural needs of the patient and family and uses developmentally appropriate interventions to educate, prepare and support families to improve their coping with the hospital encounter. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to advocate for emotionally safe, family-centered care for patients and families.
Schedule:
Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Why Join IU Health?
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
- 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
- Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
A Child Life Specialist (CLS) is a member of the healthcare team who works to address psychosocial and emotional concerns of infants, children, adolescents and young adults during their hospital experience. Responsible for supporting patients and their family members adjusting to illness, injury or loss in critical, acute and ambulatory settings. The CLS assesses the psychosocial, developmental and cultural needs of the patient and family and uses developmentally appropriate interventions to educate, prepare and support families to improve their coping with the hospital encounter. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to advocate for emotionally safe, family-centered care for patients and families.
- Completion or in process of completing a Child Life Internship is required.
- Bachelor's Degree is required.
- Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
- Requires ACLP Certified Child Life Specialist Certification within One Year of Hire Date.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.
