Child Life Specialist - Full Time at Shriners Children's

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverviewChild Life Specialist minimize anxiety and aids children and adolescents in coping with the hospital experience. Promotes normal growth and development through provision of age appropriate opportunities for play, learning, self-expression, family involvement, and peer interaction. Acts as a resource to staff, patients, families, and the general public regarding assigned areas of responsibility.This position is full time, non-exempt, and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $27.58 - $38.93/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity. ResponsibilitiesPerforms a comprehensive assessment of child's development, temperament, coping style, medical planand available social supports to develop an individualized treatment plan; utilizes therapeutic play techniquesas a diagnostic and treatment tool.Utilizes developmentally appropriate methods to prepare children and/or families for diagnostic andtreatment procedures. Utilizes stress reduction techniques to facilitate adaptive coping and providesemotional support during identified stress points.Facilitates a therapeutic play program in cooperation with the Activities Coordinators promoting self-healing,self-expression, understanding and mastery; involves family and patient in selection of treatment goals, plansand implementation of daily child life activities.Maintains a working relationship with parent and families and provides supportive services to the entirefamily unit. Supports family bonds and utilizes family strengths in the care of the child. Provides parenteducation in the area of child development and collaborate with families regarding patients goals, progressand discharge plan.Plans, coordinates, implements, and/or supervises activities for patients including , special events, outsidegroup entertainment, patient birthday parties, as well as, in-house group programs such as , arts and crafts,expressive arts, medical play, baking group, preschool play and other recreation and diversionary/non-structured activities in the Therapeutic Recreation/Child Life Department.Supports the School re-entry program by working cooperatively with the team in preparing patients for re-entry to their home schools. When appropriate, travels to the patient’s home school to directly implement there-entry.Plans and coordinates therapeutic outings with the TR Specialist as appropriate for patient care.This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.QualificationsRequired:Bachelors DegreeChild Life Certificate, or proof of eligibilityCPRPreferred:Masters DegreePrevious experience working with hospitalized and health childrenBackground in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or similar field