Child Life Specialist I/II

Child Life Services

Full Time

69836BR

Job Summary

In the Medical/Surgical inpatient unit of Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco.  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 Services programming spaces. Provides orientation and supervision for Child Life Services interns and volunteers.   Assists in training and orientation of new hires.  Works under the supervision of the Child Life Manager.  

Required Qualifications

CLS I:
    Minimum qualifications for application include a 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 (480 hours) and
    Proof of eligibility for Child Life certification is required, certification preferred.  Must be certified within 18 months of hire.
    One year of paid experience preferred, but not required.
    Must complete CLS I competencies within 6 months of hire:
These include:
o    Environment of Care (Programming)
o    Assessment – Child Development and Family Systems
o    Age Specific Interventions
o    Preparation for Medical Treatments and Procedures
o    Procedural Support and Coping
o    Therapeutic Play
o    Documentation and Charting
o    Volunteer Supervision
CLS II:
    Minimum qualifications for application include a Masters degree in Education, Child Life, Child Development or a related field, or 5 years of experience
    Child Life Certification required
    Minimum of 2 years paid experience as a Child Life Specialist required.
    Must complete CLS II competencies within 6 months of hire:
These include all CLS I competencies plus:
o    Student Internship Supervision
o    End of Life Care
o    Cultural Awareness
o    Professionalism
o    Special needs
o    New Employee Orientation

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

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Job Code and Payroll Title

007873 CHILD LIFE SPEC 1 EX

Job Category

Allied Health

Bargaining Unit

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