Job Summary
Promotes optimum growth and development of pediatric patients and their families by creating a therapeutic environment which minimizes psychological trauma and promotes mastery of health care experiences. Provides opportunities for expression of feelings through individual and group therapeutic play. Plans interventions in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. Provides developmentally appropriate education for children and adolescents prior to medical procedures with materials and language that are age appropriate. Coordinates programming and special events for pediatric patients and their families in Child Life programming spaces. Provides orientation and supervision for Child Life interns and volunteers. Works under the supervision of the Child Life Manager. No supervision over other staff exercised.

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Required Qualifications
 Minimum qualifications for application include a Bachelors degree in Education, Child Life, Child Development or a related field, Masters Degree preferred.
 Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified Child Life Specialist (480 hours) and
 Proof of eligibility for Child Life certification is required, certification preferred. Must be certified within 18 months of hire.
 One year of paid experience preferred, but not required.
 Must complete CLS I competencies within 6 months of hire:
These include:
o Environment of Care (Programming)
o Assessment - Child Development and Family Systems
o Age Specific Interventions
o Preparation for Medical Treatments and Procedures
o Procedural Support and Coping
o Therapeutic Play
o Documentation and Charting
o Volunteer Supervision
Preferred Qualifications
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