Child Life Specialist jobs in Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Ensures that comprehensive child life services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness.

Addresses the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

N / A

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field

Certification Summary

• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of pediatric age-appropriate treatment and practice
• Organizational and analytical skills

Job Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate education to patients and families regarding healthcare experiences.
• Provides developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to patients and families.
• Provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and hospitalization.
• Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that are goal-oriented and individualized to the patient and family.
• Supports patients and families confronting grief and bereavement.
• Normalizes the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping while supporting developmental growth.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing patients' and families emotional and developmental needs.
• Provides clinical support and / or supervision of Child Life staff and students.
• Assists in developing and implementing programming.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Last updated : 2024-04-23