Specialist - Child Life Services II

This position adheres to the standards set forth by the Specialist - Child Life Services I job description. In addition, this position is responsible for department leadership and completing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Under the supervision of the Child Life Services Supervisor makes decisions related to the plans of care for women/children.
• Makes day to day decisions regarding assessment and interventions that impact patients and families and collaborating staff/colleagues.
• Maintains up to date mandatory Life Support Training requirements as directed by MoPH and Sidra (e.g. BLS, AED etc).
• Assesses, meaningfully interacts with, and provides a safe, therapeutic and healing environment for children and families.
• Provides teaching for and assists with potentially stressful patient and family health care events.
• Represents, communicates, and teaches Child Life services appropriately to other professionals, volunteers, students, and the community; work collaboratively with all parties as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provides leadership, facilitating successful department performance and quality improvement.
• Leads by example and displays respect for, commitment to, and pride in department and facility.
• Demonstrates vast knowledge of the Child Life profession, Child Life Department, and Patient and Family Centered Care Principles.
• Prioritizes patient and family care needs across areas/teams as needed; takes action to mobilize teammates to address identified needs.