Child Life Specialist/Coordinator Job at Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Job Summary: Meets the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children through a play activity program. Provides play opportunities and other experiences in order to minimized the negative emotional and developmental impact of hospitalization. Essential Responsibilities: + Develops, implements and evaluates/improves Child Life Programs for hospitalized Pediatric patients + Provides age appropriate therapeutic play activities for the ambulatory and bedridden pediatric patient which assists in coping with their illness and hospitalization. + Assists children in the development of coping strategies through play, recreation, and art. + In conjunction with other health care team members, identifies current patient needs and develops care plan goals. Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences. + Ensures each childs program is consistent with TJC and other regulatory requirements. + In conjunction with others, coordinates the Child Life Program volunteers. Orients, trains, and supervises volunteers and students who provide support on the pediatric unit. + Develops and implements in-service training to hospital staff in the area of Child Life. + Monitors the effectiveness of the program. Basic Qualifications: Experience + Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Child Life Specialist. Education + Bachelors degree in child life or related field (i.e. early childhood development, recreation therapy) OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field. + High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration + Basic Life Support + Child Life Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire Additional Requirements: + Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: + In-patient hospital experience preferred. + Masters degree and one year post-graduate Masters preferred. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Child Life Specialist/Coordinator LOCATION: Los Angeles, California REQNUMBER: 1334683 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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