Child Life Specialist II
Core
Meets intermediate psychosocial and developmental needs of children and families to reduce stress and anxiety during hospitalization and healthcare encounters.
Role type
Child Life Specialist
Builds
Emotional support and discharge planning for pediatric patients and families
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Psychosocial assessment, developmental services, group activity facilitation, volunteer supervision, clinical documentation, family preparation for medical events
Preferred skills
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), 2+ years Child Life experience
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Gather and document psychosocial needs through patient/family meetings and nursing reports; Ensure patients and families receive appropriate clinical services and emotional support; Provide developmental services including group activities and interventions; Maintain safe activity room with appropriate materials; Supervise, orient, and train volunteers and interns; Prepare families for medical events and assist with discharge planning