Part-Time Child Life Specialist

We are looking for the brightest and the best to join our team!

Are you under challenged in your current position? Are you looking for a career in a high paced complex clinical environment?

Two major benefits offered by Cure 4 The Kids Foundation

• One of the most competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit packages in the field of healthcare
• A state-of-the-art clinical and administrative environment located at 215 and Town Center, Summerlin on the Roseman University Campus

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was voted #10 on the list of the 50 Best Non-Profits to Work For in The U.S.

What it takes to be part of our team
Are you an exceptional Child Life Specialist who absolutely thrives on being part of an accountable team? Can you dedicate yourself to being part of a team serving the needs of children and their families? Do you bring the highest standards of integrity and professionalism to your team? Do you thrive in an environment where you are valued and appreciated for who you are, how hard you work and for that something special you bring to the teams you choose to work with? Are you looking for an organization that offers competitive compensation and one of the broadest and most comprehensive benefit packages available in the field of healthcare?

This is a role that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach to solving problems and patient challenges. "That's not my job" or "someone else can do it" is not in our team vocabulary because we are here to be of support to each other. The primary goal is to bring the best patient care and experience for our area's children.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Child Life Specialist is responsible for the provision of comprehensive Child Life services to minimize the negative impact of health care experiences and illness by addressing the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families. Plan and provide therapeutic interventions and appropriate psychosocial developmental care with pediatric patients and their families, assist them in coping with the stress and anxiety of health care experiences, and maximize the growth and development of infants, children and adolescent patients. This is an hourly non-exempt position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engages pediatric patients and families in developmentally appropriate activities to support coping and compliance during treatment and provides diversional activities in clinic based on individual capabilities and needs.
• Assesses and documents patient's developmental level, emotional state, understanding of hospitalization and procedures using informal and/or formal assessment techniques.
• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions in order to promote self-healing, self-expression, understanding and mastery, and increase cooperation during tests and procedures.
• Prepares patients and families for procedure/treatment(s) using developmentally appropriate explanations and provides education and information to enhance parental understanding of health care system and resources.
• Documents clinical services in the electronic medical record, when appropriate.
• Provides interdisciplinary in-service education to staff on growth and development, Child Life, and the impact of illness, injury, and healthcare on patients and their families.
• Manages Child Life materials by assuming responsibility for cleanliness and storage.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Life, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Child Life Certification from the Child Life Certifying Commission within the Child Life Council, Inc.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Child Life after internship. Experience in hematology-oncology preferred.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or related field.
• Child Life Certification from the Child Life Certifying Commission within the Child Life Council, Inc.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Child Life after internship.
• Basic Life support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree.
• Hematology-Oncology experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Child Life Assessment techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to walk, reach, bend, grasp, push/pull and lift up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently required to utilize visual acuity to operate office equipment and read printed materials.
• Frequently required to hear and speak against background noise and conversations.
• Frequently required to handle several face-to-face contacts daily.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

POST OFFER: QuantiFeron Tuberculosis blood test, pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug screen.

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