Certified Child Life Specialist - Urbana - Carle Health

    Carle Health
    Carle Health Urbana

    1 day ago

    $48,000 - $82,000 (USD) per year *
    Description

    OverviewThe Child Life Specialist works to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and families by providing education, preparation, procedural support, and therapeutic play to reduce stress and enable pediatric patients to cope more effectively with their medical experiences.

    The Child Life Specialist will act as a resource for nursing staff by aiding in their understanding of the psychosocial effects of hospitalization of children and adolescents according to both their chronological age as well as their developmental level.

    The Child Life Specialist will be responsible for assisting families through the initial stages of the grieving process.

    Candidates must have the completed 10 required courses as outlined by Association of Child Life Professionals along with a completed 600-hour Child Life Specialist internship completed & listed on the submitted resume/application to be considered.

    To review the list of courses please visit: 2019-eligibility-
    This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus

    QualificationsEducation Level Field of StudyBachelor's Degree Child Development Or Bachelor's Degree Related Field

    Education Note:
    including the 10 required courses as outlined by Association of Child Life Professionals.

    Licensure/Certification Requirements Licenses/CertificationsCertified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 1 year - Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) And Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements Ability to relate well to people of diverse backgrounds, and thorough understanding of the effects of health inequities on patients and families.

    Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop quick rapport with patients, families, and colleagues. Must take initiative to serve the needs of patients and assist fellow team members.

    ResponsibilitiesIntegrates into practice full consideration of the chronological age, developmental level, and the cultural diversity of the patientWorks collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patient and family.

    Carries out psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify needs, strengths, and concernsUtilizes developmentally appropriate explanations, sensory information, hands-on exploration and medical/therapeutic play to explain medical information to children and adolescents.

    Facilitates family involvement and supports patients and families in adjustment to illness/injury as well as hospitalizationCreates coping plans with patients and assists in designated activity during stressful procedures (e.g. diversion, guided imagery, deep breathing). Provides and supports nonpharmacological pain management.

    Provides safe, developmentally appropriate play and peer interactions to patients to aid in the normalization of the hospital environmentSupports families through the initial stages of grief and bereavement in regards to the death of a parent, sibling, or the child's own impeding deathDocuments patient information pertaining to Child Life services providedAssists with pediatric unit programs and events to provide activities and entertainment to patients and families through community engagementDevelops educational resources for staff, patients, and the community.

    Participates in training and mentoring students pursuing clinical preparation within the Child Life department.
    Oversees the inventory of medical and developmental play items throughout the hospital.

    Functions as a mandated reporter, reporting suspicions of child abuse and/or neglect to the Department of Children and Family ServicesPerform other duties as assigned.

    Department Specific Job Function Provides medical play and/or diversion tactics during painful procedures Oversees the inventory of donated supplies within Pediatrics Directs unit volunteers About UsFind it here.

    Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for.

    At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.

    Find it all at Carle Health.
    Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.

    We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers.

    We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College.

    Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.

    We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

    Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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    Compensation and BenefitsThe compensation range for this position is $22.82per hour - $38.11per hour.

    This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health.

    The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

    Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit
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