Child Life Specialist - the Children S Hospital - Ou Health

**Position Title:** ------------------- Child Life Specialist - The Children's Hospital - OU Health **Department:** --------------- Child Life Program **Job Description:** -------------------- _**This position may be filled as a Child Life Specialist I, II, or III depending on individual qualifications, experience, and business need.**_ Under minimal direction, responsible for implementing therapeutic and educational interventions as well as activities which enhance the psychosocial support provided to patients and families.   **Essential Responsibilities** _Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position._ * Assesses and supports patients and families using theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural background. * Designs and implement interventions that promote the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children.  * Utilizes health care play and developmentally appropriate activities, and educational materials to help children and families adjust to the hospital environment. * Demonstrates, explains, and/or provides techniques to aid coping, matching technique, developmental and emotional state to stressor. * Uses developmentally appropriate teaching aids and techniques to aid in understanding of hospitalization, diagnosis and/or treatment.  * Serves as an expert to hospital staff on the assessment and psychosocial needs of children and their families. * Provides a therapeutic and safe environment for individuals and groups. * Supports onboarding new staff members during competencies. * Serves as a preceptor to aspiring child life specialists.  * Supports the training and delegation of tasks to unit volunteers. **General Responsibilities** * Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** **Education Requirements** * Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Recreational Therapy or a closely related field.  Completion of a recognized Child Life Internship which consists of at least 480 hours under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist. **Experience Requirements** * 0-3 years of experience. **License/Certification/Registration Requirements** * Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) OR eligible to sit for the exam. CCLS required to be obtained within 1 year of hire.  * Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire. ​ **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities** **Requirements** * Must have knowledge of the theories of play, family systems, cultural awareness and human growth and development.  * Must have effective oral and written communication skills.   * Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.  * Skill in the supervision of students and volunteers.  * Must have good interpersonal skills to develop effective working relationships and to deal with difficult family/individual dynamics. * Knowledge of performance improvement tools and how to monitor an ongoing process.  * Skill in planning programs and analyzing the problems that arise.  * Good presentation skills for representing the Child Life, Integrative and Creative Care Department to internal and external audiences.  * Computer skills and a general knowledge of office procedures. **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **to login.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------