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you\'ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You\'ll work in
a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed
through words and actions. You\'ll contribute to an innovative culture
that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and
compassion. You\'ll play a role in something that\'s never been done
before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients
achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Job Description Summary
The Child Life Specialist promotes comprehensive health care for
pediatric patients by providing play and activity programs especially
designed to meet the developmental, emotional and psychosocial needs of
children and their families in the rehabilitation setting.
The Child Life Specialist will consistently demonstrate support of the
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by
striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing
respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow
employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the
interest of the institute.
The Child Life Specialist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core
Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,
Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope,
Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence)
while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Child Life Specialist:
- Develops, schedules, implements and conducts creative, age and
developmentally appropriate activity programs for children and
adolescents with various physical or cognitive needs, disabilities
and psychosocial/emotional abilities in a variety of settings.
- Develops activities to promote social interaction with peers
focusing on social support building, self-advocacy and play
interactions appropriate to age.
- Develops a variety of activities to engage patients outside
treatment times including animal assisted therapy, community
outings, celebrations, sports and fitness activities, and exposure
to forms of artistic involvement.
- Collaborates with the pediatric team in evaluation and assessment of
children\'s developmental and recreational needs, adjustment to
hospitalization and disability, and general needs for support.
- Collects information and analyzes patient performance, utilizing
evidence based, patient centered techniques and assessment
instruments.
- Evaluates the patient and/or caregiver\'s learning style, cultural
and spiritual needs and needs for accommodation to complete
effective teaching.
- Formulates individualized prescriptive treatment plans with
measurable goals incorporating patient and family priorities,
interests, and values.
- Measures and documents patient progress toward targeted outcomes and
participates in patient satisfaction related initiatives.
- Provides instruction to the patient, family members and/or
caregivers in therapeutic activities and exercises, including home
exercise programs.
- Facilitates patient participation in the therapy process and
collaborates with and advocates for patients and family in order to
achieve desired outcomes
- Performs routine inventory of playroom equipment, supplies, and
toys. Makes recommendations regarding selection, ordering and
distribution of playroom equipment.
- Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest
of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to the Clinical Manager
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Professional knowledge acquired thro gh completion of a Bachelor\'s
degree in Child Life.
- Certification as a Child Life Specialist required.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a child life program with knowledge
of theories and practices needed to create activity programs for
children with cognitive and emotions needs.
- Demonstrates competency in understanding the growth and development
of infant, child and adolescent patient as measured by specific
performance standards and as described by department/unit policies
and procedures.
- Maintains knowledge of current evidence-based practice and research
and incorporates appropriate interventions with patient assessments
and treatments.
- Able to maintain competencies, continuing education, and
certifications.
- Interpersonal skills in order to communicate with pediatric
patients, their families, participate in interdisciplinary patient
conferences and work cooperatively with other health care team
members.
- Analytical ability and professional judgment to develop, prepare and
conduct creative activity programs for children.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme
temperature.
Occasionally exposed to modera