Child Life Specialist- Non-Certified

Wvu Medicine Golisano Children's Hospitalmid

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Requirements Summary

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor’s degree. 2. Completion of a 600-hour Child Life Internship. 3.

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About the Role

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The incumbent assesses the emotional, developmental, educational and diversionary needs of hospitalized children and coordinates the therapeutic interventions to address the medical, procedural, surgical and diagnostic experiences of patients and families. Plans and implements programs and services to meet the needs identified for assigned clinical populations and the child life department. Promotes and practices the delivery of high quality family-centered care and services for patients and families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Completion of a 600-hour Child Life Internship.

3. Certification through the Association for Child Life Professionals (ACLP) within 9 months of hire.

4. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology or related field.

2. Master’s degree in Child Life Development, Child Life, Psychology or related field.

1. Professional child life experience in a hospital environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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1. Must be able to implement therapeutic play activities for individuals and group.

2. Must be able to assess patient behavior.

3. Must possess knowledge of infant, child, adolescent growth and development.

4. Must possess knowledge of children’s reactions and copying mechanisms in hospitalization and illness.

5. Must possess strong organizational skills, energetic, creative, and enjoy working with children.

6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

7. Knowledge and skills in basic computer programs such as Word and Excel.

United States of America (Exempt)

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