Certified Child Life Specialist, Labor & Delivery Unit - Valley Presbyterian

Job Summary

As a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), you will play a pivotal role in addressing the emotional, social, and developmental needs of hospitalized children and adolescents.

• The CCLS focuses on easing anxiety and stress through interaction, play, and relaxation interventions.
• The CCLS must have excellent supervisory, research, and communication skills to educate and inform patients and families about medical tests and treatments.
• The CCLS collaborates with other disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes while supporting the organization's vision and mission.
• The CCLS considers patients' age and cultural diversity in patient care.
• This position is a requirement for the facility's certification with California Children Services (CCS). 

Experience

• One (1) year of previous experience working as a Child Life Specialist in an acute hospital setting is preferred
• Completion of Child Life internship is required

Skills

• Must be proficient in child development, age-appropriate behaviors, and interventional therapies for Pediatric patients
• Possess excellent oral, written, and customer service skills
• Must be able to always follow HIPPA regulations and carry out other duties as assigned
• Bilingual preferred

Education

• Master’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, or Education preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) obtained within the first year of employment
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification
• Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment 

Specific Responsibilities

• Therapeutic Environment:
  • Provides a normalized, therapeutic, and safe environment for individuals and groups in Pediatric, PICU, Radiology, Same Day Surgery, and ER settings as stipulated in the CCS guidelines and requirements. 

• Therapeutic Interventions:
  • Develops therapeutic interventions utilizing the program’s resources.

Patient and Family Education:

• Plans, coordinates, and participates in patient and family teaching, in-service education for department staff, pediatric students and volunteers, community education programs, and special events. 

• Special Events Coordination:
  • Collaborates with the child life team to coordinate special events such as holiday celebrations, parties, and the participation of outside individuals in department programs. 

• Professional Development:
  • Responsible for his/her continuing education to maintain professional development. 

• School Referral:
  • Completes school referral for home/hospital teaching when appropriate. 

• Other Duties:
  • Perform other related duties as required in an accurate and timely manner. 

Salary Range: $28.15 - $35.35 per hour