Child Life Specialist
2 weeks ago
At Sutter Health, we are seeking a highly skilled Child Life Specialist to join our team. As a Child Life Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families.
Job Summary:The Child Life Specialist will assist pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients and families to cope with hospitalization and illness through planning and implementation of evidence-based therapeutic, recreational, and diversion interventions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of child growth and development, family dynamics, and therapeutic play.
Responsibilities:- Plan and implement programs and services to meet the needs identified for assigned clinical populations and the child life department.
- Assist pediatric and NICU patients and families to cope with hospitalization and illness through evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality family-centered care and services.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of child growth and development, family dynamics, and therapeutic play.
- Implement therapeutic play activities for individual children and groups.
- Assess children's behaviors and needs, and develop interventions to support coping.
- Utilize and teach coping strategies, and supervise volunteers, students, and interns.
- Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field.
- Successful completion of a Child Life internship that meets the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) requirement for Clinical Child Life Certification.
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification within 1 year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- 5 years of recent relevant experience.
This is a short-hour position with a variable schedule, including rotating weekends. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:Sutter Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan and paid time off.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance, or regulation.
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