Child Life Specialist I

Location: Tulsa, OK

About the role

The Child Life Specialist, as a member of the total health care team, assumes responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs designed to meet the (non-medical) specialized needs of hospitalized children and their families.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm (13 weeks, 40 hrs/week)

Responsibilities

• Assesses the individual needs of children/families to plan developmentally and therapeutically appropriate activities/direct those activities, making changes as indicated to facilitate coping with the hospital environment.
• Documents the child life assessment, observations, and recommendations for the plan of care and progress notes in the medical record.
• Orients/supervises volunteers in their role in providing ongoing play and developmental activities in the department.
• Participates in marketing, public relations, and community-based activities related to children's health.
• Supports research and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Maintains educational and clinical expertise by reviewing professional materials/literature, attending conferences/workshops, and networking with other child life programs to stay abreast of current trends in child life services.
• Uses independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in child life, child development, or related field.
• Must have completed a 480-hour child life internship or fellowship.
• Master's degree preparation in child life studies preferred.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or must complete certification requirement within 1 year of employment.
• 0 - 1 year experience in child development.
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement options