Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Occasional
ACTIVE FULL TIME
Submission for the position: CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST II - (Job Number: 218040)
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CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST II
The Child Life Specialist II is responsible for implementing a psychosocially and developmentally supportive program for hospitalized children and families. Provides appropriate guidance for volunteers and students. The child life specialist is a member of the pediatric health care team who focuses on the emotional and developmental needs of children using therapeutic and developmental play experiences which help children and families maintain normal life patterns, prevent significant developmental disruption, and mitigate psychological distress throughout their health care experience. The child life specialist acts as an advocate for children and their families with the hospital and uses their knowledge of child development to enhance the hospital environment for pediatric patients. Must have already completed a child life internship under the direction of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
The CCLS float position will work in collaboration with the Child Life team to support the psychosocial and developmental needs of children and families. This position will provide direct and non-direct patient care services. The CCLS float position’s responsibilities include cross coverage to inpatient and outpatient pediatric areas as needed • Assistance with hospital consults throughout the facility • Coordination and oversight of the Visiting Groups Program to support the normalization of the hospital environment • Supervision of Child Life Volunteers and orientation coordination of incoming volunteers
Certifications and Licensures Required
CCLS (Child Life)
Education Required
Bachelor's
Child Life
Or
Bachelor's
Early Childhood Education
Or
Bachelor's
Child Development
Or
Bachelor's
Recreational Therapy
Or
Bachelor's
Psychology
Experience Required
1 year
Internship
Preferred
1 year
Clinical Related
Specific Skills Required
Collaborate and work with a team
Required
Medical terminology use and understanding
Required
Work independently
Required
Work with minimal supervision
Required
Written and verbal communication skills
Required
Computer skills appropriate to position
Required
Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
5100-ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL INC
FL-Tampa-St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital of Tampa
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Location(s): FL-Tampa-St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital of Tampa Variable