Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Child Life Specialist is a member of the healthcare team who focuses on the emotional and developmental needs of children and families to reduce stress and anxiety associated with a healthcare experience through play, education, preparation, and other therapeutic interventions; enabling children and families to cope more effectively and encourages optimum development of children facing challenging experiences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS for Health Providers (American Heart Association)
CA Driver's License
Proof of Auto Insurance
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in child life, child development, psychology, or related field with an emphasis in child life meeting the 10-coursework requirement set forth by the Association of the Child Life Professionals
Completed a 600-hour pediatric Child Life internship in accordance with the guidelines established by the Association of Child Life Professionals
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) must be obtained within one year of hire date
Resident Dog Handler (if applicable): Must successfully complete the required training from Canine Companions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree
1 year of experience
Completed a practicum with a minimum of 100 hours
Autism Friendly Health Systems Initiative (if applicable): Previous experience providing training, facilitation, and/or public speaking to interprofessional audiences
Autism Friendly Health Systems Initiative (if applicable): Previous experience working with autistic children, neurodivergent individuals, and their families in healthcare or related
Autism Friendly Health Systems Initiative (if applicable): Experience with program evaluation, quality improvement, and/or research activities
The current salary range for this position is $29.48 to $40.55
Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Salary | $29.48–$40.55 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1954 |
| Website | http://www.rchsd.org/ |
About Company
Our Mission
To restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy.
Our Vision
We will be a leader, recognized nationally and internationally, for excellence in patient care, education, research and advocacy.
Rady Children's: Growing with our Community
On August 19, 1954, Rady Children's officially opened to receive its first 12 patients. Since then, nearly 2 million sick and injured children have been treated here. As San Diego has grown, so has our commitment to offering comprehensive care to our community's children. We are the county's only hospital dedicated solely to pediatrics and the region's designated pediatric trauma center. Parents and children come to Rady Children's from across the country to see our nationally renowned physicians. And our focus on research and innovation is helping our patients to receive state-of-the-art care. We believe equally in keeping children well. Through our Center for Healthier Communities and the Chadwick Center for Children and Families, we strive to offer families the promise of a healthier future. And we continue to grow, our new Acute Care Pavilion will help ensure that we will never turn a child away for lack of space.
To restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy.
Our Vision
We will be a leader, recognized nationally and internationally, for excellence in patient care, education, research and advocacy.
Rady Children's: Growing with our Community
On August 19, 1954, Rady Children's officially opened to receive its first 12 patients. Since then, nearly 2 million sick and injured children have been treated here. As San Diego has grown, so has our commitment to offering comprehensive care to our community's children. We are the county's only hospital dedicated solely to pediatrics and the region's designated pediatric trauma center. Parents and children come to Rady Children's from across the country to see our nationally renowned physicians. And our focus on research and innovation is helping our patients to receive state-of-the-art care. We believe equally in keeping children well. Through our Center for Healthier Communities and the Chadwick Center for Children and Families, we strive to offer families the promise of a healthier future. And we continue to grow, our new Acute Care Pavilion will help ensure that we will never turn a child away for lack of space.
Skills
- Autismunmatched
- Auto Insuranceunmatched
- Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
- Child Developmentunmatched
- Child Psychologyunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Healthcareunmatched
- Healthcare Providersunmatched
- Hospitalunmatched
- Nonprofitunmatched
- Pediatricsunmatched
- Program Evaluationunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
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