Child Life Specialist

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JOB SUMMARY

Be at your best with an organization that equips you to do so.  Whose people unite in making lives better. At Carilion Clinic, we help communities stay healthy and our region grow stronger through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. As part of our team you can expect professional stability, strong technological resources, and the advancement potential of a regional leader.

 

Provides psychosocial and development-based assessments and support to children of all ages and their families. Plans and provides emotionally and developmentally appropriate experiences to promote effective coping with health care and continued cognitive and emotional growth for infants, children, and adolescents.

 

Promotes Carilion Clinic's Culture of Excellence and quality service through team work, respectful communication, maintenance of a professional environment, partnership with those we serve, and anticipation of patient/customer needs. Assesses child/family psychosocial and developmental strengths and risks, plans goals, implements indicated interventions, and evaluates the accuracy of the assessment and effectiveness of the plan and interventions.  Documents plan of care and communicates to appropriate caregivers.Collaborates with medical and nursing staff to provide opportunities for the child/family to increase understanding of medical procedures, to express feelings, and to promote mastery and coping. Provides emotional and bereavement support to children and families.

 

Plans and provides emotionally and developmentally appropriate experiences to promote effective coping with health care and continued cognitive and emotional growth for infants, children, and adolescents. Provides bereavement support for family members. Enhances quality of patient care through participation, documentation and communication with other members of the health care team.  Teaches, supervises, and evaluates work of practicum students and may oversee a child life intern after one year of employment and/or completion of 4,000 paid hours as a CCLS. Communicates with multi-disciplinary team and community agencies. Serves as resource and advocate on child development issues. Requires substantial walking, standing, lifting and bending in performance of duties.  Considerable exposure to infectious disease and hazardous material.  Adheres to the Child Life Council Code of Ethics. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development.  May be asked to provide care at other Carilion facilities to meet Organization Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles.

 

Based in Roanoke, VA, we are an award-winning, community-based network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices, and affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions. Explore how joining a regional leader can enhance your ability to learn, grow, and succeed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Education, Special Education, Family  Studies or related field, and completion of a 480 hour child life internship under a Certified Child Life Specialist.  Masters degree preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE: At least 1-2 years of on the job experience in an acute setting within a child life program.

 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR REGISTRATION: Certified Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of hire.

 AHA BLS-HCP required within 6 months hire.

 

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to assess patient/family psychosocial and developmental level and strengths and risks; plan goals, implement interventions and evaluate effectiveness.  Must also have excellent communication skills, service excellence commitment and organizational skills.

 

 

OUR VALUES

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what's right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

 

REQUISITION NUMBER: 108156 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full time 

LOCATION: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 

SHIFT: Day/Evening 

SHIFT DETAILS: Prim. Day/Evening; Variable days/hours

RECRUITER: DANA E JOHNSON 

RECRUITER PHONE: 540-400-4631

RECRUITER EMAIL: dejohnson@carilionclinic.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE HR SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-599-2537.

THIS IS CARILION CLINIC ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. MAKE YOUR TOMORROW WITH US.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

 

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