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Certified Child Life Specialist - Mental Health Unit (Full-Time, Days - 10hrs)

CHOC

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Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$25 - $42 / HOURPosted 2 days ago

Location

Orange, California

Salary

$25 - $42 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Child Life Specialist supports patients and families by identifying psychosocial and developmental factors impacting the healthcare experience. They provide therapeutic play, procedural preparation, and age-appropriate education to reduce stress and enhance coping mechanisms.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Child Life or a related field and completion of a 600-hour clinical internship. Candidates must hold or obtain Child Life Specialist certification and BLS/CPR certifications.

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Job description

  • Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day – 10hrs (United States of America) Why CHOC? At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you. Environmental Sustainability Statement Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety. Job Summary The Child Life Specialist is responsible for supporting patients, families, and the health care team in identifying the psychosocial and developmental factors that impact the health care experience for patients and family members. Assess the emotional, developmental, educational, recreational, and diversionary needs of the patient and sibling. Provide developmental stimulation, therapeutic play and activities, procedural preparation, age-appropriate education, and family support to help reduce stress, increase adaptive coping, and enhance developmental growth. Administer individual and/or group therapeutic activities. Pay Range Minimum $25.46 Midpoint $33.73 Maximum $42.01 Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements. Experience
  • Required: Previous and/or current experience working with infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Preferred: Two(2) years of professional experience as a Child Life Specialist. Education
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, Psychology, or closely related field.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, Psychology, or closely related field. Training
  • Required: CPR Certification within 30-days of hire or transfer into position. Must have completed a minimum of 600 hours of a child life clinical internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist. Application for certification to be completed within one-year of hire and each year thereafter until certification is obtained. Specialized Skills
  • Required: Ability to positively interact with children and families. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner. Ability to work in collaboration and in a positive manner with others. Ability to perform duties independently of other Child Life Specialists. Performs work according to CCHM's policies and procedures, standard of care, and applicable laws. Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards. Care with sensitivity and respect. Advance care through the development of new ideas and technology. Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission. Understand and exceed customer expectation. Licensure
  • Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or CHOC BLS Prep Course for RQI completed within 90 days of hire or transfer into position. Cert Child Life Specialist. Work Environments - Functional Demand: Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) . Physical Activity Requirements: Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation Physical Activity Lifting Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35% Sensory Requirements: Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision Environment Requirements: Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Non-Discrimination Statement: CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws. CHOC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities. If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. Recognized year after year as national leader in employee engagement, and named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, this is an exciting time to be at CHOC. Our campus is constantly growing and offering new state-of-the art programs and services as we continue to meet the needs of more than 250,000 children annually, making the opportunities for career enrichment endless. We offer highly competitive salary levels and benefits, but the personal growth and fulfillment you’ll find at CHOC, coupled with an inspiring mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well being of children, are perhaps the most valuable payouts of all. We hope you will join our dedicated and talented team of associates committed to the highest standards of care and making a difference in the lives of children in Orange County – and beyond. Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety. We're always in search for our next Defender of Childhood! If you don't see a position of interest, or you're simply not ready to apply, feel free to join our Talent Network.

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