As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. **Job Location (Full Address):** 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 **Opening:** Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500430 Child Life-Peds Nursing/SMH Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URC 206 H Compensation Range: $20.99 - $28.34 _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ **Responsibilities:** GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides evidence-based, developmentally appropriate child life interventions that include therapeutic play, preparation and education that reduce fear, anxiety, and pain for children. This position is responsible for the development and delivery of skilled child life services focused on the developmental, emotional and psychosocial needs. Success within this role requires independent responsibility for performing basic child life specific competency requirements, as defined by service and successful completion of child life orientation. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Prepares children and families for healthcare experiences through providing developmentally appropriate explanation and facilitating support through medical events. + Collaborate with a more senior specialist to review comprehensive information related to patient care assignment and intervention. Assesses coping responses and needs of children and families to healthcare experience. Reviews comprehensive information related to all assigned patients on a daily basis. Develop plans to address assessed needs of child and family. Continually evaluate effectiveness of interventions. Documents assessment, plans, interventions and evaluations in medical record and verbally when appropriate. + Implements psychosocial and developmental care to meet the needs of the child. Provides essential life experiences through play opportunities and other experiences which foster continued growth and development. Provides opportunities that encourage expression of feelings and promote a sense of mastery and understanding of health care experience. Advocate for comprehensive school services in the hospital when appropriate. + Supports the child’s relationship with parents and other family members by involving parents in child life plan and providing support for siblings and peers that is respectful of cultural needs and is individualized. + Communicates effectively with other members of the healthcare team in sharing observations, assessments, and recommendations for care. + Monitors and maintains use and condition of supplies, equipment, and materials within policies and guidelines necessary to provide child life services. + Participates in child life program activities, team meetings and orientation to the department infrastructure, policies, protocols, and workflow. Participates in continuing education opportunities + Is compliant with all hospital and department policies and procedures. Adheres to the standards for Child Life Specialists and Child Life Code of Ethics. **MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** + Bachelor's degree in an area related to Child Growth and Development and 2 years of relevant experience required + Or equivalent combination of education and experience **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** + Demonstrates strong communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills required + Must have the ability to collaborate with team members and families to ensure best outcomes required + Weekends/Evenings - Possible based on future practice need required **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS** + Eligible to sit for the Child Life Professional Certification exam upon hire required + CCLS - Certified Child Life Specialist within 1 year required **EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. 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