Child Life Specialist

3 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States County of Los Angeles, CA Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Child Life Specialist to join our team at the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services. The successful candidate will provide professional therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial/developmental care services for pediatric patients and families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare patients, their siblings, and families for inpatient and outpatient medical procedures.
  • Accompany pediatric patients and families to medical procedures, applying educational and diversional coping techniques.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individual child life care plans in conjunction with other medical team members.
  • Provide opportunities for and facilitate a variety of medical/developmental play activities and interactions to address patients' concerns, stressors, and vulnerability potential related to illness, injury, and healthcare.
  • Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families through ongoing assessment of patient care areas and developmentally appropriate materials.
  • Document assessments and implementation of Child Life care plan in the patient's interdisciplinary chart.
  • Participate in continuing education programs and remain abreast of advances in child life/development and the impact of illness, injury, and healthcare on patients and families.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited college/university with a Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Growth/Development, or a closely related field.
  • One (1) year of paid or unpaid experience totaling a minimum of 1,000 hours working with pediatric patients in a medical setting.
  • A valid and current professional certification or proof of eligibility for professional certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Certifying Commission.
  • A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Working Conditions

This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to interact with patients, families, and healthcare staff in a professional and compassionate manner. The successful candidate will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.


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