Child Life Specialist- Oklahoma Children's Hospital

Position Title: Child Life Specialist- Oklahoma Children's Hospital Department: Child Life Program Job Description: New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a $3,000 or $5,000 sign-on bonus! General Description: Under minimal direction, responsible for implementing educational, recreational and therapeutic programs and activities which enhance the psychosocial support provided to patients and families. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Designs activities that promote the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children. Serves as an advisor to hospital staff on the psychosocial needs of children and their families. Utilizes health care play, developmentally appropriate activities, volunteer workers and educational materials to help children and families adjust to the hospital environment and to prepare them for events related to illness and hospitalization. Assists with process improvement studies in the areas of psychosocial and developmental disciplines. General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Education: Baccalaureate Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Recreational Therapy or a closely related field. Completion of a recognized Child Life Internship which consists of at least 480 hours under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist. Experience: None License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) OR eligible to sit for the exam. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Special Requirement: Certified eligible incumbents may continue in this classification for up to 12 months and must pass the Child Life Certification examination within that timeframe. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have knowledge of the theories of play, family systems, cultural awareness and human growth and development. Must have effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team. Skill in the supervision of students and volunteers. Must have good interpersonal skills to develop effective working relationships and to deal with difficult family/individual dynamics. Knowledge of performance improvement tools and how to monitor an ongoing process. Skill in planning programs and analyzing the problems that arise. Good presentation skills for representing the Child Life Department to internal and external audiences. Computer skills and a general knowledge of office procedures. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. 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