Child Life Specialist | PRN | Arthur M. Blank Hospital
Part-timeChildren's Healthcare of Atlanta
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is hiring a Child Life Specialist | PRN | Arthur M. Blank Hospital. The Child Life Specialist minimizes the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness on patients and families. This role addresses the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families, ensuring comprehensive child life services are provided. The specialist supports patients and families in coping with illness and hospitalization through developmentally appropriate interventions.
Key focus areas include Provides developmentally appropriate education to patients and families regarding healthcare experiences., Provides developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to patients and families., and Provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and hospitalization..
Successful candidates bring Child Life Internship/Fellowship, Bachelor's Degree In Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, Or Related Field, and Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) Within 1 Year Of Employment. Important skills include Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, and Work As Part Of Interdisciplinary Team.
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Variable
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PRN
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Ensures that comprehensive child life services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness. Addresses the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families.
Experience
- Child Life internship/fellowship (480-hour if completed prior to 2019 and 600-hour if completed after 2019) under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field
Certification Summary
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year of employment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
- Knowledge of pediatric age-appropriate treatment and practice
- Organizational and analytical skills
Job Responsibilities
- Provides developmentally appropriate education to patients and families regarding healthcare experiences.
- Provides developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to patients and families.
- Provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and hospitalization.
- Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that are goal-oriented and individualized to the patient and family.
- Supports patients and families confronting grief and bereavement.
- Normalizes the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping while supporting developmental growth.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing patients' and families' emotional and developmental needs.
- Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.
- Provides clinical support, education, and guidance to Child Life students and volunteers.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
2220 North Druid Hills Road
Job Family
Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support
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