Child Life Specialist

Child Life Specialist

Location
Tulsa OK

Type
Travel contract

Job Summary:

The Child Life Specialist as a member of the total health care team assumes responsibility for planning implementing/evaluating programs designed to meet the (non-medical) specialized needs of hospitalized children and their families.

Minimum Education:

Bachelors degree in child life child development or related field. Must have completed a 480-hour child life internship or fellowship. Masters degree preparation in child life studies preferred.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification:

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required

Work Experience:

2 years of experience in child development. Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Assesses the individual needs of children/families to plan developmentally and therapeutically appropriate activities/direct those activities making changes as indicated to facilitate coping with the hospital environment.

Document the child life assessment observations and recommendations for the plan of care and progress notes in the medical record.

Orient/supervise volunteers in their role in providing ongoing play and developmental activities in the department.

Participate in marketing public relations and community-based activity related to childrens health.

Support research and implementation of evidence-based practice.

Maintain educational and clinical expertise by reviewing professional materials/literature attending conferences/workshops and networking with other child life programs to stay abreast of current trends in child life services.

Decision Making:

Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.

Working Relationships:

Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Prosperity thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. However only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Prosperity is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We value diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.