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Child Life Specialist- Family & Volunteer Services Requisition ID 2024-49150 Category Allied Health Overview The child life specialist is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating evidence based practice assessments and interventions to address the psychosocial, developmental and physiological needs of children and their families. The child life specialist implements therapeutic interventions to minimize psychological trauma to aid in coping and adjustment. The child life specialist considers the unique needs of the individual and family, such as coping style, previous experience, developmental level, culture, spirituality, family situation, and emotional state. Schedule: Full-time, Benefits Eligible Location: Central Campus Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities Utilizes psychosocial risk assessments and evidence based practice to address the psychological and physiological needs of hospitalized children and families. The psychosocial risk assessment includes the evaluation of child development, temperament, coping style, culture, spirituality, potential stressors, family needs and social supports. Develop, implement & evaluate evidence-based practice interventions for both group and individual settings to address the psychological and physiological needs of hospitalized children and families. Documents accurate, concise and objective clinical notes, integrating theory and evidence-based practice to communicate the assessment, plan, intervention(s) and evaluation for patients and families. Serves as a developmental expert providing input about the impact of healthcare experiences on patients and families. May be involved in facility design, program planning, identifying resources that promote comfort, coping, healing, security and normalization. Creates and provides educational programs for families, students, staff and volunteers related to the needs of children, adolescents, and families in the healthcare setting. Empowers patients and families to effectively self-advocate as well as advocates on behalf of those who cannot do so. Promotes and supports Family Centered Care throughout NCH Facilitate legacy building opportunities throughout hospitalization to promote a sense of self, acknowledge milestones, and offer memory making and bereavement support. Promotes the use of developmentally appropriate teaching aids and techniques that are accurate and relevant, such as non-pharm