Child Life Specialist

Child Life Specialist

Location
Tulsa, OK

Type
Travel contract 

Job Summary:

The Child Life Specialist, as a member of the total health care team, assumes responsibility for planning, implementing/evaluating programs designed to meet the (non-medical) specialized needs of hospitalized children and their families.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in child life, child development, or related field. Must have completed a 480-hour child life internship or fellowship. Master's degree preparation in child life studies preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification:

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required

Work Experience:

2 years of experience in child development. Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Assesses the individual needs of children/families to plan developmentally and therapeutically appropriate activities/direct those activities making changes as indicated to facilitate coping with the hospital environment. 

Document the child life assessment, observations, and recommendations for the plan of care and progress notes in the medical record. 

Orient/supervise volunteers in their role in providing ongoing play and developmental activities in the department. 

Participate in marketing, public relations, and community-based activity related to children's health. 

Support research and implementation of evidence-based practice. 

Maintain educational and clinical expertise by reviewing professional materials/literature, attending conferences/workshops, and networking with other child life programs to stay abreast of current trends in child life services.

Decision Making:

Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.

Working Relationships:

Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Prosperity thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

Prosperity is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We value diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.