What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Specialist - Inpatient Pediatrics position at The University of Vermont Medical Center?
Area Of Support
Inpatient Pediatrics unit.
Job Description
The Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) functions within the policies, practices and program plans of the Department of Nursing at the organization. Under the supervisor of the Baird 5 (Inpatient Pediatrics) Nurse Manager, s/he is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating Child Life programming for the hospitalized children that is designed to further the social, emotional and physical well-being of children within the hospital setting. In addition, s/he is also responsible for overseeing pediatric volunteers and for orienting hospital staff to the psychosocial and developmental needs of children and their families.
Education
Inpatient Pediatrics unit.
Job Description
The Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) functions within the policies, practices and program plans of the Department of Nursing at the organization. Under the supervisor of the Baird 5 (Inpatient Pediatrics) Nurse Manager, s/he is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating Child Life programming for the hospitalized children that is designed to further the social, emotional and physical well-being of children within the hospital setting. In addition, s/he is also responsible for overseeing pediatric volunteers and for orienting hospital staff to the psychosocial and developmental needs of children and their families.
Education
- Bachelors degree in Child Life required. Masters degree in Child Life preferred.
- Previous completion of 600-hour internship under the direct supervision of a CCLS required.
- Certification as a CCLS is preferred. Certification within 6 months of hire required.
- At least 1 year experience working as a Child Life Specialist preferred.
- Inpatient Pediatrics will cover the cost of certification and recertification!
- Children's Hospital | The University of Vermont Health Network (uvmhealth.org)
