More than a job, this is a position with a higher purpose - where you impact people's lives on a personal, human level. As a Navian Hawaii team member, you will guide patients and their family on their journey, delivering comfort and support with a caring heart, replacing fear with hope, helping them find the beauty and joy in every moment, and providing each person with the kindness and dignity they deserve.
Position Summary:
The Child Life Specialisthas the primary responsibility of supporting patients and families on Navian Hawaii's Pediatric Hospice Program and Integrated Care Program.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with appropriate care team members, contributing to the development and implementation of a specialized plan of care by assessing and identifying developmental, temperament, coping style, social, sensory, and emotional needs.
- Identifies, educates, and supports the use of developmentally appropriate coping strategies with children and families facing illness, disability, and/or death/loss.
- Plans, organizes, and leads individuals/groups in creative expression, self-healing, and developmental play. Encourages socialization whenever possible, with peers, siblings, and family members through developmentally appropriate play activities.
- Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team by integrating Child Life goals into the total care of the child/family during team meetings, interdisciplinary case conferences, and staff meetings.
- Provides a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment for infants, children, adolescents, and families.
- Responds to crisis situations appropriately, effectively, and calmly to ensure ongoing safety of children/families.
- Implementation of developmentally appropriate legacy and memory activities for the child and/or siblings facing end of life, to allow expression of feelings, and inclusion in the process.
- Communicates on an ongoing basis with nursing staff as to plans, interventions, and progress issues that impact physical care/status of child and family.
- Maintains current, accurate patient records in accordance with established protocols. Performs other duties as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- Outstanding communication, education, and customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritize, problem solve, manage multiple tasks and work independently.
- Ability to collaborate with others on the interdisciplinary team and with community partners.
- Skilled in providing holistic care to patients and their families. Ability to identify and address psychosocial needs.
- Demonstrates ethical conduct and judgment that is in harmony with the mission and values of Navian Hawaii.
- Adheres to all policies, procedures and regulations regarding patient care, conduct, safety, fire, security, risk management and personnel policies.
Experience and Educational Requirements:
- Master's degree from accredited school of social work or psychology.
- CCLS, LCSW or LMSW licensure preferred.
- Minimum two years of recent experience in health care (discharge planning, behavioral health/counseling background.) Hospice experience preferred.
Employment Requirements:
All offers of employment at Navian Hawaii are contingent on a candidate's successful completion of certain requirements which include:
- A legally compliant background check
- Drug Screen & Physical Exam
- COVID Vaccination
- TB Clearance
- Providing copies of valid Vehicle information such as auto insurance, inspection and registration
- CPR Certificate
Hours:
- Generally, Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 am through 4:30 pm.
Why Navian Hawaii?
- Consistent M-F schedule so weekends belong to you
- Team-oriented, locally run nonprofit where every voice is heard
- Competitive pay with an excellent benefits package
- Flexible organization that supports positive work/life balance