Child Life Specialist

1 week ago


St Louis MO USA, United States BJC Full time
Job Title: Child Life Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Child Life Specialist to join our team at St. Louis Children's Hospital. As a Child Life Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care to children and families.

Job Summary

The Child Life Specialist will collaborate with healthcare professionals and hospital staff to provide family-centered care, psycho-social preparation for hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and other potentially stressful events. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child development and be able to provide support and education to families.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and hospital staff to provide optimal family-centered care.
  • Provide child life services to patients and families, including psycho-social preparation for hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and other potentially stressful events.
  • Actively contribute to the efficient operation of the Child Life Department, planning activities, special projects, meetings, and outcome measures.
  • Increases awareness of child life services throughout the hospital by providing information about the services, role modeling, medical record documentation, and in-service education.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Education, or Life Science.
  • Child Life Internship completed.
  • No experience required, but preferred.
Benefits

BJC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services. We also offer a pension plan, 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and paid time off.


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