As a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), you will play a pivotal role in addressing the emotional, social, and developmental needs of hospitalized children and adolescents.
The CCLS focuses on easing anxiety and stress through interaction, play, and relaxation interventions.
The CCLS must have excellent supervisory, research, and communication skills to educate and inform patients and families about medical tests and treatments.
The CCLS collaborates with other disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes while supporting the organization's vision and mission.
The CCLS considers patients' age and cultural diversity in patient care.
This position is a requirement for the facility's certification with California Children Services (CCS).
Experience
One (1) year of previous experience working as a Child Life Specialist in an acute hospital setting is preferred
Completion of Child Life internship is required
Skills
Must be proficient in child development, age-appropriate behaviors, and interventional therapies for Pediatric patients
Possess excellent oral, written, and customer service skills
Must be able to always follow HIPPA regulations and carry out other duties as assigned
Bilingual preferred
Education
Master’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, or Education preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) obtained within the first year of employment
Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification
Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment
Specific Responsibilities
Therapeutic Environment:
Provides a normalized, therapeutic, and safe environment for individuals and groups in Pediatric, PICU, Radiology, Same Day Surgery, and ER settings as stipulated in the CCS guidelines and requirements.
Therapeutic Interventions:
Develops therapeutic interventions utilizing the program’s resources.
Patient and Family Education:
Plans, coordinates, and participates in patient and family teaching, in-service education for department staff, pediatric students and volunteers, community education programs, and special events.
Special Events Coordination:
Collaborates with the child life team to coordinate special events such as holiday celebrations, parties, and the participation of outside individuals in department programs.
Professional Development:
Responsible for his/her continuing education to maintain professional development.
School Referral:
Completes school referral for home/hospital teaching when appropriate.
Other Duties:
Perform other related duties as required in an accurate and timely manner.
