Child Life Specialist

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Child Life Specialist - Emergency Department Days/Inpatient Weekends
Monday, Thursday and every other Friday in the Emergency Room 7:30am-4pm
Every Weekend Inpatient Coverage 8am-4:30pm
This position does not work holidays.
Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for qualified candidates!
**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.
Job Summary:
Collaborates with the health care team to provide social, emotional, and developmental support during a pediatric patient's illness and hospitalization.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Provides educational preparation to patients and families prior to potential anxiety provoking tests, procedures, or events through the use of explanation, hands on materials, and medical play.
  
  
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  Supplies a caring and secure atmosphere for patients and their families in pediatrics.
  
  
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  Collaborates with the health care team to plan appropriate interventions.
  
  
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  Develops and/or participates in outreach and educational activities to teach families, staff, and the community about issues and services related to ill and hospitalized children.
  
  
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  Acts as a resource for families and the health care team regarding child development including behavior modification and compliance issues.
  
  
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  Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  
  
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  Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  EDUCATION
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in Child Life Human Development or related field
    
    EXPERIENCE
    
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    • No experience required
      
      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
      
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        Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
        
        
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        Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
        
        
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        Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
        
        
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        Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
        
        
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        Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.
        
        
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        Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
        
        
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        Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
        
        
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        Occasional driving.
        
        
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        Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.
        
        
        REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
        State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
        
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          Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
          
          
          
          Licenses / Certifications:
          Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP), FUTURE - Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 6 months - Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
          Work Shift:
          Variable Shift (United States of America)
          Job Type:
          Employee
          Department:
          4505000010 Child Life
          Scheduled Weekly Hours:
          32
          SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)

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