Child Life Specialist, Radiation Oncology (Part-time)

What You Will Do

Provides child life services to patients and family members, including developmentally appropriate therapeutic play and activities, education, procedural preparation, coping facilitation, and support as it relates to their illness and medical treatment.

Assesses, individualizes, and evaluates plan of care based on patient/family physical, developmental, emotional, and recreational needs.

Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to integrate goals and plans to promote optimal patient care that is family-centered, developmentally appropriate, psychosocially sound, and in alignment with CHOP's ICARE values.

Participates in the weekday, weekend, and holiday-on-call rotation, as assigned.

Demonstrates compliance with patient care documentation and Hospital policies.

Provides training, supervision, and feedback to volunteers and practicum students.

Participates in tasks, initiatives, and/or committees that support departmental operations and/or enhances one's professional development.

Serves as a financial steward by implementing cost effective programming, adhering to budget constraints, and supporting efforts to raise funds through donor contributions.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Master's Degree Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies, Counseling, or Psychology Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent growth and development.
• Experience working with infants, children, and adolescents.
• Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a positive manner with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform work according to CHOP policies and procedures, professional standards of care, and applicable laws.
• Ability to set goals, prioritize, and achieve results in accordance with the highest standards.
• Understanding and promotion of CHOP's mission.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) - upon hire - Preferred

PART TIME SCHEDULE

Monday, Wednesday and every other Friday 7am-3:30pm

Benefits

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Salary Range

$56,890.00 - $71,110.00 Annually