Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Child Life Specialist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Child Life Specialist - Radiology/ED – Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Work Shift Day, Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Job Description Ensures that comprehensive child life services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness. Addresses the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families.
Experience
Child Life internship/fellowship (480-hour if completed prior to 2019 and 600-hour if completed after 2019) under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field
Certification Summary
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year of employment
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
Knowledge of pediatric age‑appropriate treatment and practice
Organizational and analytical skills
Job Responsibilities
Provides developmentally appropriate education to patients and families regarding healthcare experiences.
Provides developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to patients and families.
Provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and hospitalization.
Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that are goal‑oriented and individualized to the patient and family.
Supports patients and families confronting grief and bereavement.
Normalizes the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping while supporting developmental growth.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing patients’ and families’ emotional and developmental needs.
Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.
Provides clinical support, education, and guidance to Child Life students and volunteers.
Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road
Job Family Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Work Shift Day, Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Job Description Ensures that comprehensive child life services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness. Addresses the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families.
Experience
Child Life internship/fellowship (480-hour if completed prior to 2019 and 600-hour if completed after 2019) under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field
Certification Summary
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year of employment
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
Knowledge of pediatric age‑appropriate treatment and practice
Organizational and analytical skills
Job Responsibilities
Provides developmentally appropriate education to patients and families regarding healthcare experiences.
Provides developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to patients and families.
Provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and hospitalization.
Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that are goal‑oriented and individualized to the patient and family.
Supports patients and families confronting grief and bereavement.
Normalizes the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping while supporting developmental growth.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing patients’ and families’ emotional and developmental needs.
Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.
Provides clinical support, education, and guidance to Child Life students and volunteers.
Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road
Job Family Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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