What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Specialist position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview
We have an opportunity for a PRN Child Life Specialist.
Responsibilities
The Child Life Specialist assesses and implements teaching and interventions for inpatients and outpatients, including infants, toddlers, school age and adolescent children, in order to assist the patients and families in coping with illness, medical procedures and hospitalization.
- Provides services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Incorporates a variety of diversion and therapeutic programs, based on Child Life Practice Standards, in a family-centered care environment.
- Provides opportunities for the patient to gain a sense of mastery of play, for learning, for self-expression, for family involvement and for peer interaction.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of employment
At least 1 year of related work experience
Possesses an advanced knowledge in child development, the hospitalized child, and family-centered care
Proficiency in therapeutic play techniques as a diagnostic and treatment tool
Preferred
At least 1 year of pediatric experience
