CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST Clinical Support Hours: M-F 12:00- 8:30PM Variable Hours - Full-time Paygrade/Wages/Salary Info: OH 2013-74 - 40460A
Job Summary Provides information and guides emotional support for families by encouraging development of children facing a broad range of challenging experiences, particularly those related to healthcare and hospitalization. # Job Responsibilities Collaborates to coordinate service delivery with families and appropriate team members across the continuum and makes necessary referrals. Communicates with members of the health care team to provide optimal care of patients and families. Identifies, assesses, and responds to child/family needs; includes in this process age-specific developmental needs for patients, infants to adolescents, seen in a medical service. Advocates for and addresses the psychosocial/spiritual/developmental/ cultural needs of the child and family throughout the continuum of care. May prepare patients for surgery, procedures, or other related events. Develops relationships with families that are caring, trusting, reliable, and beneficial. May provide a psychosocial assessment of patient#s ability to cope with hospitalization and develop strategies to enhance the patient#s abilities. Provides timely and effective interventions for families in emergency/crisis situations. Educates parents and staff to provide preparation, assessment and developmental support services for children and families. Represents child life and manages activities of child life on evenings, weekends or holidays, as assigned. Documents in a thorough and timely manner in accordance with professional standards. Uses evidence-based practice to direct clinical choices. Participates in the team#s group problem solving and program planning. Handles difficult situations pro-actively and collaboratively at the point of service. Develops new programs or projects to meet the needs of service area. Participates in department or hospital committees as directed. Maintains appropriate records and statistics. Orders and maintains materials for service and program needs. Represents Owensboro Health and Child Life in community-based activities such as donor events when needed. Establishes annual goals and effectively works to meet these goals. Continues for professional development through participation in seminars, course work, and/or hospital educational programs. Qualifications Bachelor#s degree or higher in Psychology required upon hire No experience required CCLS - Certified Child Life Specialist through Association of Child Life Professionals required within 6 months of employment in this position AND BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position Skills and Attributes Requires critical thinking skills and decisive jdegment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Physical Demands Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Occasionally Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.