Certified Child Life Specialist

Job Summary Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates child life services to meet the therapeutic, educational and or diversional needs of the patient, facilitating adjustment to illness disability hospitalization painful procedures. Position is Sunday-Thursday. 4 day shifts and 1 evening shift. Essential Job Functions Completes all documentation on time according to hospital and department policies. Develops, coordinates and implements appropriate programming for a variety of age and diagnostic groups, matching developmental level, interests and emotional state. Assesses, plans and implements individual treatment plans related to illness disability, social-emotional development, play preference style, coping skills and family dynamics according to standards of practice. Conducts individual sessions, team treats, procedural support and patient family teaching in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner. Actively supports principles of pain management. Evaluates Child Life services and makes recommendations to improve patient and program outcomes. Treatment plan reflects collaboration and communication with patient, family and team. Discharge planning involves school re-integration services when appropriate. Coordinates special events on a rotating basis throughout the year. Assist with personal, department and hospital growth and development through involvement in research, professional organizations and presentations to promote best practice and maintain certification Supervises and or assists with student interns as designated. Effectively utilizes and supervises volunteers and visiting groups. Formal Education and Job-Related Experience Bachelors degree in Child Life, Early Childhood Education or related field. Completion of Child Life internship. Work or volunteer experience with children with special needs. Certification Child Life Certification or eligible. If not certified at hire, expectation to take and pass certification examination within one year of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification required. License Drivers License. Education and Experience - Additional Comments Expectation to work 12 weekend days per year. Job Specific Contacts Direct contact with patients, families, other therapists, nursing staff, physicians and volunteers, community groups and universities. Physical Demands Diversional playrooms, nursing unit, community locations, therapy areas, and classroom. Physical stamina to lift, maneuver patients and equipment. Therapeutic handling of patients. Cognitive ability to evaluate patients and complete documentation. Ability to drive hospital vehicles Working Environment - Additional Comments Ability to plan activities and adapt to the environment to suit a variety of diagnoses. Tact, enthusiasm, initiative and professional judgment in performance of duties. Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively. Good communication skills. Job Provides Direction To May provide direction to students and volunteers. Additional Comments N/A RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer