Child Life Specialist

4 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Full time
Job Summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Child Life Specialist to join our team. As a Child Life Specialist, you will provide developmentally appropriate education, procedural preparation, and therapeutic interventions to patients and families to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to identify and manage patients' and families' emotional and developmental needs.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field.
• Child Life internship/fellowship (480-hour) under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS).
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver within 30 days of employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of pediatric age-appropriate treatment and practice.
• Organizational and analytical skills.

Why Join Our Team?

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. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and families.

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