Child Life Specialist I
No visa sponsorship
Core
Meets psychosocial and developmental needs of children and families in the Emergency Department to reduce stress and anxiety during hospitalization.
Role type
Child Life Specialist
Builds
Play-based interventions and emotional support services for pediatric patients and families
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
psychosocial assessment, developmental services, group activity facilitation, discharge planning, volunteer supervision, safety management
Responsibilities
Gathers and documents psychosocial needs of patients and families; prepares families for medical events and assists with diagnosis; maintains safe activity room with appropriate materials; supervises and trains volunteers and interns; provides emotional support and discharge planning.