Child Life Specialist (CLS) - Full Time - New Brunswick, NJ Req #: 42307
Category: Physical Therapy
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Recreational Therapy NB
Location: Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), 200 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview:

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates child life services to meet the therapeutic, educational and/or diversional needs of the patient, facilitating adjustment to illness, disability, hospitalization, painful procedures.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelors degree in Child Life, Early Childhood Education or related fieldCompletion of Child Life internshipChild Life Certification or eligible. If not certified at hire, expectation to take and pass certification examination within one year of hireAmerican Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification Driver s LicenseWork or volunteer experience with children with special needsPhysical stamina to lift, maneuver patients and equipmentTherapeutic handling of patientsCognitive ability to evaluate patients and complete documentationAbility to drive hospital vehiclesAbility to plan activities and adapt to the environment to suit a variety of diagnosesTact, enthusiasm, initiative and professional judgment in performance of dutiesAbility to manage time efficiently and effectivelyGood communication skills

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Child Life Certification or eligible. If not certified at hire, expectation to take and pass certification examination within one year of hireAmerican Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Driver s License

Scheduling Requirements:

Full Time, 40 hours/weekMonday Friday 4-day shifts, 1 evening shift12 weekend days per year

Essential Functions:

Completes all documentation on time according to hospital and department policiesDevelops, coordinates and implements appropriate programming for a variety of age and diagnostic groups, matching developmental level, interests and emotional stateAssesses, plans and implements individual treatment plans related to illness|disability, social-emotional development, play preference|style, coping skills and family dynamics according to standards of practiceConducts individual sessions, team treats, procedural support and patient family teaching in a developmentally and culturally appropriate mannerActively supports principles of pain managementEvaluates Child Life services and makes recommendations to improve patient and program outcomesTreatment plan reflects collaboration and communication with patient, family and team. Discharge planning involves school re-integration services when appropriateCoordinates special events on a rotating basis throughout the yearAssist with personal, department and hospital growth and development through involvement in research, professional organizations and presentations to promote best practice and maintain certificationSupervises and|or assists with student interns as designatedEffectively utilizes and supervises volunteers and visiting groupsMay provide direction to students and volunteers

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer