Child Life Specialist - Emergency Department - Full Time

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Child Life Services

Schedule

Full time

Hours

32

Job Details

Under the direct supervision of the Child Life Manager, the Child Life Specialist will be responsible for assessing individual patients and facilitating techniques to enhance coping, providing appropriate play opportunities, establishing supportive relationships with patients and their families, and collaborating with other members of the health care team. They will also maintain appropriate records and keep their level of professional knowledge at an acceptable level. The Child Life Specialist supervises volunteers and students assigned to their department.

Must receive CCLS Certified Child Life Specialist within 1 year of employment.

Department Specific Job Details

Required: Bachelor's degree, child life internship.

Education Requirements

Bachelors (Required)

Certification/License Requirements

CCLS Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals