What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Specialist position at Kaiser?
Meets the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children through a play activity program. Provides play opportunities and other experiences in order to minimized the negative emotional and developmental impact of hospitalization, within the CSA.
Essential Functions:
- Provides appropriate play activities for the ambulatory and bedridden pediatric patient which assists in coping with their illness and hospitalization.
- Assists children in the development of coping strategies through play, recreation, and art.
- In conjunction with other health care team members, identifies current patient needs and develops care plan goals.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences.
- Ensures each child's program is consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
- In conjunction with others, coordinates the Child Life Program volunteers. Orients, trains, and supervises volunteers and students who provide support on the pediatric unit.
- Develops and implements in-service training to hospital staff in the area of Child Life. Monitors the effectiveness of the program.
- Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Child Life Specialist.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in child life or related field OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- BLS certification required.
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree and one (1) year post-graduate master's preferred.
- Child Life Specialist certification preferred.
Job Schedule:
Job Category: Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care
Essential Functions:
- Provides appropriate play activities for the ambulatory and bedridden pediatric patient which assists in coping with their illness and hospitalization.
- Assists children in the development of coping strategies through play, recreation, and art.
- In conjunction with other health care team members, identifies current patient needs and develops care plan goals.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences.
- Ensures each child's program is consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
- In conjunction with others, coordinates the Child Life Program volunteers. Orients, trains, and supervises volunteers and students who provide support on the pediatric unit.
- Develops and implements in-service training to hospital staff in the area of Child Life. Monitors the effectiveness of the program.
- Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Child Life Specialist.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in child life or related field OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- BLS certification required.
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree and one (1) year post-graduate master's preferred.
- Child Life Specialist certification preferred.
Job Schedule:
Job Category: Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care
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