Child Life Specialist - Inpatient Pediatrics

Job Description

AREA OF SUPPORT:

The Children's Specialty Clinic, Radiology, and the Emergency Department.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) functions within the policies, practices and program plans of the Department of Nursing at the organization. Under the supervisor of the Baird 5 (Inpatient Pediatrics) Nurse Manager, s/he is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating Child Life programming for the hospitalized children that is designed to further the social, emotional and physical well-being of children within the hospital setting. In addition, s/he is also responsible for overseeing pediatric volunteers and for orienting hospital staff to the psychosocial and developmental needs of children and their families.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in Child Life required. Masters degree in Child Life preferred.

• Previous completion of 600-hour internship under the direct supervision of a CCLS required.

• Certification as a CCLS is preferred. Certification within 6 months of hire required.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1 year experience working as a Child Life Specialist preferred.

INCENTIVES:

• Inpatient Pediatrics will cover the cost of certification and recertification!

LINKS:

• Children's Hospital | The University of Vermont Health Network (uvmhealth.org)