Child Life Specialist AHWFB

3 12-hour shifts 36 hour weeks

Brenner Childrens Hospital Emergency Department

Winston Salem NC

Pay Range

Make a meaningful impact every day in a role dedicated to supporting the emotional developmental and psychosocial wellbeing of pediatric patients and their families. As a Child Life Specialist at Advocate Childrens Hospital you will provide compassionate developmentally appropriate care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Youll help children and families navigate medical experiences promote resilience and ensure an environment where patients can continue to grow learn and thrive despite hospitalization.

Essential Responsibilities

• Normalize the hospital experience through therapeutic play developmentally appropriate activities and supportive interactions.

• Build trusting supportive relationships with children teens and families offering guidance on coping growth and development.

• Provide preparation support and accompaniment during medical procedures using techniques such as medical play distraction and emotional support to reduce anxiety and trauma.

• Advocate for comfort measures and pediatricfriendly care approaches; educate staff on developmentally appropriate interactions.

• Deliver support for siblings families experiencing grief or bereavement and those facing critical illness.

• Facilitate effective communication among patients families and interdisciplinary teams; participate in rounds and care conferences.

• Perform all responsibilities in alignment with established policies safety standards and patientcentered best practices.

• Pursue ongoing professional development to maintain certification and enhance clinical skills.

• Coordinate developmental and copingfocused events and activities for patients and families.

• Partner with Public Affairs Marketing and Advocate Charitable Foundation to plan donorsupported events and strengthen community relationships.

• Manage and organize all inkind donations including storage distribution and adherence to donor intent.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Select orient and supervise child life student interns and volunteers.

• Provide unitspecific training ongoing guidance and performance feedback.

• Collaborate with Internship/Volunteer Coordinators to ensure meaningful learning experiences and effective volunteer engagement.

Required Education Experience & Certifications

• Certification: Certified Child Life Specialist (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
  Issued by: Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)

• Education: Bachelors degree in Child Life Child Development or a closely related field.

• Experience: Completion of an ACLPapproved child life internship; experience working with all pediatric age groups in a healthcare setting.

• Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong understanding of pediatric growth and development from birth through young adulthood (021 years).

  • Ability to assess patient needs and tailor interventions accordingly.

  • Experience supporting children with developmental delays mental health diagnoses or challenging behaviors.

  • Comfort working with families during critical illness and endoflife care.

  • Excellent interpersonal communication assessment and organizational skills.

  • Ability to thrive in fastpaced emotionally demanding environments; flexible and resilient.

  • Strong proficiency with technology and documentation systems.

  • Demonstrated leadership prioritization and patientcare coordination skills.

  • Empathy and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse patients and families.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program