Child Life Specialist Lead-Family & Volunteer Services
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Supervises a team of child life specialists providing guidance and support and performing the responsibilities and competencies of the child life specialist as required.
- Develops and implements programs resources and interventions to support the development of identified child life skills and meet the needs of patients and families.
- Assists with coordinating resources and services to provide an environment supportive of families receiving care within Nationwide Childrens Hospital.
- Participates in or leads the recruitment training supervision and evaluation of program staff members professional students and volunteers.
- Oversees the management of operational and administrative tasks such as time-keeping schedules and data management and reporting.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and research projects to advance the field of child life.
Education Requirement:
- Bachelors Degree in child life child development or related field required.
- Masters Degree in related field preferred.
Certifications:
Certification in Child Life (CCLS) required.
Skills:
- Working knowledge of child development developmentally appropriate practices patient assessment family systems and the psychosocial impact of hospitalization on children and families.
- Strong interpersonal oral and written communication skills
Experience:
- Five years of experience in child life programming in a hospital setting preferred.
- Experience in program planning supervision of others educational mentorship and teaching required.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Standing
FREQUENTLY: Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Computer skills Decision Making Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
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About Company
Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States.
