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Location

Camden, New Jersey

Salary

$25 - $43 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Child Life Specialist assesses the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and families to implement therapeutic interventions and coping strategies. They serve as an advocate for patients and a resource for hospital staff regarding child development and trauma-informed care.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's degree in child life or a related field and Certified Child Life Specialist certification are required. Candidates must have completed a 600+ hour Child Life Internship.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationPatient AdvocacyBereavement SupportTrauma-Informed CareChild DevelopmentPsychosocial AssessmentTherapeutic InterventionsFamily-Centered CareProcedural SupportCoping StrategiesCPR-BLS

Job description

  • About Us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team.
  • Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols.
  • We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs.
  • Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
  • We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
  • Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
  • Short Description The Child Life Specialist will assess the psychosocial needs of patients and their families to offer and implement supportive, therapeutic interventions such as preparation for health care encounters, procedural support and coping strategies, and opportunities for various types of play.The Child Life Specialist will be an advocate for pediatric patients and visitors and serve as a resource for other hospital staff in areas of child development, family-centered care, trauma-informed care, age appropriate and developmentally appropriate interactions, and bereavement support.
  • Responsibilities; Provides Child Life services in pediatric units as assigned and in other units as consulted Assesses psychosocial and developmental needs of patients/families and implements or adapts services and goals as needed Utilizes therapeutic interventions such as psychological preparation, procedural support, therapeutic play, medical play, bereavement support, etc. to facilitate coping with hospitalization Provides developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed education and emotional support for children about health care encounters, the hospital environment, new diagnoses or injuries, grief, etc.
  • Documents interventions and services in a timely manner within the patient’s electronic health record Works as part of the multi-disciplinary team to communicate, collaborate, educate, and advocate for patient- and family-centered care Delegates appropriate duties to Activities Assistants and volunteers, supervises practicum students as assigned Complies with professional, ethical, and educational standards in accordance with the Association of Child Life Professionals Experience Required 0-2 years of experience required, 3-5 years of experience preferred Education Requirements Bachelor's degree required in child life or other closely related field License/Certification Requirements Certified Child Life Specialist certification required Must have completed 600+ hour Child Life Internship Skills/Qualifications Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkersCPR-BLS preferred Special Requirements PRN days Salary Min ($) USD $25.00 Salary Max ($) USD $42.50

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Retirement Plan