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Job Overview
This is an open-ended posting intended to recruit candidates in anticipation of future needs.
The Child Family Life Specialist provides services to pediatric patients and their families to support coping and adaptation to the health care environment, utilizing play as a therapeutic modality. The specialist provides clinical psychosocial services throughout the hospital system based on the competencies of a certified child life specialist (CCLS). The role functions as an integral part of the multi‑disciplinary team, applying knowledge of child development and family systems to practice.
Minimum qualifications include a BA/BS in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation, Family or Child Development, Counseling, Child Psychology, Education, Social Work, Nursing or a related field; completion of a child life internship with a minimum of 480 hours; CCLS certification through the ACLP required, or the ability to sit for the exam within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
Assess patient and family psychosocial needs and implement therapeutic coping plans.
Describe and apply formal and informal techniques to assess developmental and emotional state.
Identify factors that impact a child and family’s vulnerability to stress and trauma and how they interpret illness.
Apply the cyclical process of assessment, plan, intervention, and evaluation of child life services.
Integrate clinical evidence and child life knowledge into professional decision making.
Identify therapeutic approaches that facilitate open‑ended, developmentally supportive play and expressive arts.
Use play as an assessment tool encouraging patients to express anxieties and perceptions of hospital experiences.
Provide developmentally appropriate preparation, teaching, and education regarding diagnosis, plan of care, and coping skills.
Identify basic terminology, processes, and expected plan of care for the population served.
Articulate learning styles and needs of individuals with various developmental levels, emotional states, and diverse backgrounds.
Describe common fears and misconceptions of individuals in each developmental stage.
Determine realistic goals and objectives for learning in collaboration with families and other professionals; identify action plans.
Use accurate, developmentally appropriate teaching aids and techniques to increase knowledge and support emotional needs.
Facilitate positive coping experiences and provide procedural support during stressful, painful, and traumatic healthcare experiences.
Identify types of stressful events affecting children and families, including medical procedures, pain, traumatic events, loss, end‑of‑life, and grief work.
Describe immediate and long‑term coping styles and techniques and their effect on adjustment and behavior.
Articulate and apply effective non‑pharmacological pain management techniques.
Describe sensory, cognitive, and behavioral coping strategies specific to developmental stages and populations.
Implement a team plan for coping support during medical procedures, including parental presence guidance, comfort positions, roles, and distraction techniques.
Facilitate planning, rehearsal, implementation, and evaluation of coping strategies.
Provide opportunities for play for infants, children, youth, and families.
Articulate and implement theories of human growth and development, play, and family systems.
Assess individual play needs and incorporate play into daily practice.
Facilitate opportunities for play to decrease distress, provide enjoyment, enhance mastery, and promote healing.
Plan and implement appropriate play activities and materials for diverse cultures, developmental needs, and physical abilities.
Establish safe, engaging play spaces that promote cross‑cultural connections and allow children to explore at their own pace.
Provide psychosocial support to patients, siblings, and family systems.
Understand the role of communication, active listening, and empathic responding in building relationships with families under stress.
Understand self‑reflection in aiding grieving families.
Establish and maintain a therapeutic, healing, family‑centered environment.
Promote family connections and togetherness during hospital or illness isolation.
Practice within professional and personal knowledge and skill base, including supervision of students.
Take action to ensure personal responsibilities and professional competencies are maintained at acceptable levels.
Communicate concisely with healthcare professionals, integrating theory and evidence‑based practice.
Consult with other health professionals to initiate collaboration, offer direction, share insight, and coordinate interventions.
Maintain professional boundaries to preserve the therapeutic relationship as defined by the organization and the ACLP.
Incorporate evidence‑based practice and research through continuing education.
Accept other professional responsibilities as assigned.
Work as part of the Patient and Family Support Services team to support other disciplines in providing patient and family‑centered care.
Utilize and supervise volunteers for child life programming or patient care needs.
Required Qualifications
B.S./B.A. in Child Life, Family or Child Development, Counseling, Child Psychology, Education, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field.
Completion of child life internship recognized by the ACLP.
Ability to sit for and pass the CCLS certification exam within 180 days.
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross) within 30 days.
Preferred Qualifications
B.S./B.A. in child life or a closely related field.
M.A./M.S. in child life or a closely related field.
3 to 5 years of experience as a CCLS.
Current CCLS certification.
Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
$27.34- $38.59 Hourly
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The Child Family Life Specialist provides services to pediatric patients and their families to support coping and adaptation to the health care environment, utilizing play as a therapeutic modality. The specialist provides clinical psychosocial services throughout the hospital system based on the competencies of a certified child life specialist (CCLS). The role functions as an integral part of the multi‑disciplinary team, applying knowledge of child development and family systems to practice.
Minimum qualifications include a BA/BS in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation, Family or Child Development, Counseling, Child Psychology, Education, Social Work, Nursing or a related field; completion of a child life internship with a minimum of 480 hours; CCLS certification through the ACLP required, or the ability to sit for the exam within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
Assess patient and family psychosocial needs and implement therapeutic coping plans.
Describe and apply formal and informal techniques to assess developmental and emotional state.
Identify factors that impact a child and family’s vulnerability to stress and trauma and how they interpret illness.
Apply the cyclical process of assessment, plan, intervention, and evaluation of child life services.
Integrate clinical evidence and child life knowledge into professional decision making.
Identify therapeutic approaches that facilitate open‑ended, developmentally supportive play and expressive arts.
Use play as an assessment tool encouraging patients to express anxieties and perceptions of hospital experiences.
Provide developmentally appropriate preparation, teaching, and education regarding diagnosis, plan of care, and coping skills.
Identify basic terminology, processes, and expected plan of care for the population served.
Articulate learning styles and needs of individuals with various developmental levels, emotional states, and diverse backgrounds.
Describe common fears and misconceptions of individuals in each developmental stage.
Determine realistic goals and objectives for learning in collaboration with families and other professionals; identify action plans.
Use accurate, developmentally appropriate teaching aids and techniques to increase knowledge and support emotional needs.
Facilitate positive coping experiences and provide procedural support during stressful, painful, and traumatic healthcare experiences.
Identify types of stressful events affecting children and families, including medical procedures, pain, traumatic events, loss, end‑of‑life, and grief work.
Describe immediate and long‑term coping styles and techniques and their effect on adjustment and behavior.
Articulate and apply effective non‑pharmacological pain management techniques.
Describe sensory, cognitive, and behavioral coping strategies specific to developmental stages and populations.
Implement a team plan for coping support during medical procedures, including parental presence guidance, comfort positions, roles, and distraction techniques.
Facilitate planning, rehearsal, implementation, and evaluation of coping strategies.
Provide opportunities for play for infants, children, youth, and families.
Articulate and implement theories of human growth and development, play, and family systems.
Assess individual play needs and incorporate play into daily practice.
Facilitate opportunities for play to decrease distress, provide enjoyment, enhance mastery, and promote healing.
Plan and implement appropriate play activities and materials for diverse cultures, developmental needs, and physical abilities.
Establish safe, engaging play spaces that promote cross‑cultural connections and allow children to explore at their own pace.
Provide psychosocial support to patients, siblings, and family systems.
Understand the role of communication, active listening, and empathic responding in building relationships with families under stress.
Understand self‑reflection in aiding grieving families.
Establish and maintain a therapeutic, healing, family‑centered environment.
Promote family connections and togetherness during hospital or illness isolation.
Practice within professional and personal knowledge and skill base, including supervision of students.
Take action to ensure personal responsibilities and professional competencies are maintained at acceptable levels.
Communicate concisely with healthcare professionals, integrating theory and evidence‑based practice.
Consult with other health professionals to initiate collaboration, offer direction, share insight, and coordinate interventions.
Maintain professional boundaries to preserve the therapeutic relationship as defined by the organization and the ACLP.
Incorporate evidence‑based practice and research through continuing education.
Accept other professional responsibilities as assigned.
Work as part of the Patient and Family Support Services team to support other disciplines in providing patient and family‑centered care.
Utilize and supervise volunteers for child life programming or patient care needs.
Required Qualifications
B.S./B.A. in Child Life, Family or Child Development, Counseling, Child Psychology, Education, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field.
Completion of child life internship recognized by the ACLP.
Ability to sit for and pass the CCLS certification exam within 180 days.
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross) within 30 days.
Preferred Qualifications
B.S./B.A. in child life or a closely related field.
M.A./M.S. in child life or a closely related field.
3 to 5 years of experience as a CCLS.
Current CCLS certification.
Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
$27.34- $38.59 Hourly
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