Child Life Specialist

Overview

The Child Life Specialist I, in collaboration with members of the health care team, 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.

• Collaborate with the health care team to support pediatric patients and families.
• Create a therapeutic environment to minimize psychological trauma and promote mastery of health care experiences.
• Provide opportunities for expression of feelings through individual and group therapeutic play.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate education for children and adolescents prior to medical procedures.
• Coordinate programming and special events for pediatric patients and families in Child Life spaces.
• Provide orientation and supervision for Child Life interns and volunteers.
• Work under the supervision of the Child Life Manager; no supervision over other staff exercised.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $39.45 - $53.32 (Hourly Rate).

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Child Life

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Life, Child Development or a related field;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified Child Life Specialist (600 hours) in a pediatric hospital setting.
• Proof of eligibility for Child Life certification is required; certification preferred. Must be certified within 6 months of hire.
• Must complete CLS I competencies within 6 months of hire:
  Environment of Care (Programming);
  Assessment - Child Development and Family Systems;
  Age Specific Interventions;
  Preparation for Medical Treatments and Procedures;
  Procedural Support and Coping;
  Therapeutic Play;
  Documentation and Charting;
  Trauma-informed care and cultural reflexivity.

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• One year of paid experience preferred, but not required.

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007873 CHILD LIFE SPEC 1 EX

Social Work and Psychology

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

• Location:
  
  Oakland, CA
• Campus:
  Benioff Children’s Hospital
• Work Style:
  Fully On-Site
• Shift: Days
• Shift Length: 8 Hours
• Additional Shift Details:
  Monday - Friday