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JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position will work as needed Job Description and Essential Functions Job Title/Position: Child Life Specialist Job Classification: Direct Patient Care / Hands-On Care Date of Analysis: 7/1/2013 Date of Revision/Review: 5/19/2015, 06/2018, 06/2021 __________________________________________________________________________________________ Brief Description of Job Responsibilities: The Child Life Specialist (CLS) in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Prevea Clinic is responsible for providing activities, procedural preparation and emotional support designed to help patients and their families cope with the stress of a hospital experience. With an understanding of child growth and development and the impact that medical experience can have on this process, the CLS is a resource for other professionals. As an integral part of the health care team, the CLS is an advocate for the needs of children and families. * Facilitates improvements and on-going maintenance of pediatric play spaces and waiting rooms to promote child and family --friendly environments. * Provide care plans for individuals for groups based on assessment of the child\'s development, temperament, coping style, culture, spirituality, potential stressors, family needs and social supports. * Provide psychological preparation, support and distraction for potentially stressful experiences. * Provide consultation regarding the unique needs of children and families to promote healthy coping with potentially stressful events and circumstances. * Give follow-up care for children and families, where necessary and appropriate. * Coordinate and facilitate school re-entry for children who have a chronic illness. With the family\'s permission, we will provide educational resources to students and school faculty about the children who will be coming back to their classes. * Is knowledgeable of and adheres to the competencies of the CLS as specified by the Child Life Council including. * The ability to assess and interact with patients and families using theories of human growth and development, family systems and cultural background. * The ability to provide a therapeutic and safe environment for individuals and groups, ages 0-21. * The ability to function as a member of and integrate the Child Life program into the health care team. * The ability to assist patients in coping with the stress of hospitalization, illness, death and/or loss. * The ability to participate in patient/family teaching. * Represents and communicates Child Life and psychosocial issues of pediatric health care to others. * The ability to supervise Child Life interns, students and volunteers. * Provide support and safe outlets for patients and families to communicate their anxieties about medical experiences. * Use non-pharmacological techniques for pain... For full info follow application link. Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/2897D5B7436E4ACE