Pediatric Child Life Specialist

2 days ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Child Life Specialist to join our Pediatric Specialty Department Outpatient team. As a Child Life Specialist, you will play a vital role in meeting the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children through a play activity program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement play activities that assist pediatric patients in coping with their illness and hospitalization.
  • Assist children in developing coping strategies through play, recreation, and art.
  • Collaborate with healthcare team members to identify patient needs and develop care plan goals.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences to ensure effective patient care.
  • Ensure program consistency with regulatory requirements, including The Joint Commission.
  • Coordinate Child Life Program volunteers, orienting, training, and supervising them as needed.
  • Develop and implement inservice training for hospital staff on Child Life topics.
Secondary Functions:
  • Work a variable schedule, including Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 5pm.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Child Life or a related field, or four years of experience in a directly related field.
  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
  • Basic Life Support certification.
  • Child Life Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current Child Life Specialist certification.
  • Masters degree and one year of post-graduate experience preferred.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.



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