Child Life Specialist

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Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit
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Position Information:
The Child Life Specialist in collaboration with pediatric service team members is responsible for assessing the psycho-social developmental and cognitive needs of patients while enriching the hospital experience for pediatric patients and their families through preparation education coping support alternative focus and developmental care to ensure the best possible experience for the child and family. Meets child life competencies and other skills/activities in accordance with the job description. Participates in child life departmental meetings and other related functions. Oversees educates and acts as a resource for child life students and volunteers in pediatric service areas. Demonstrates increasing proficiency in clinical skills. Displays strong interdisciplinary and family collaboration skills. Creates and develops educational resources. Participates in internal external and local associations/committees. Coordinates and supports community outreach initiatives inclusive of special visitors to pediatric service areas and Children?s In-Kind Donation intake and distribution.
Experience Requirements:
1 Year Clinical - Child-Life Program And Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Preferred
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Child Life Or Family Studies Or Related Field Required
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Certified Child Life Specialist Required - Within 6 Months of Hire
Hours of Work:
Saturday and Sunday 7am-5:30pm
Weekend Requirements:
Every Weekend
Call Requirements:
No