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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Child Life Coordinator
Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Child Life Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing emotional support and coping strategies to children and their families in healthcare settings. This role involves working closely with medical staff, patients, and families to create a supportive and understanding environment. The Child Life Coordinator will develop and implement therapeutic play activities, educational programs, and support services tailored to the needs of each child. The successful candidate will have a strong background in child development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally charged environment. This position requires a high level of empathy, patience, and the ability to handle stressful situations with grace and professionalism. The Child Life Coordinator will also be responsible for training and supervising volunteers, maintaining accurate records, and staying current with best practices in child life services. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide emotional support to children and families in healthcare settings.
- Develop and implement therapeutic play activities.
- Create educational programs tailored to the needs of each child.
- Work closely with medical staff to ensure a supportive environment.
- Train and supervise volunteers.
- Maintain accurate records of patient interactions and progress.
- Stay current with best practices in child life services.
- Advocate for the needs of children and families within the healthcare system.
- Coordinate special events and activities for patients.
- Provide crisis intervention and support during medical procedures.
- Facilitate communication between patients, families, and medical staff.
- Develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Conduct assessments to determine the needs of each child.
- Offer support and resources to families coping with illness or injury.
- Collaborate with community organizations to provide additional resources.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Educate medical staff on the importance of child life services.
- Create a safe and welcoming environment for patients and families.
- Assist with the development of policies and procedures related to child life services.
- Provide end-of-life support and bereavement services.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or related field.
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a child life role.
- Strong understanding of child development and family dynamics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally charged environment.
- High level of empathy and patience.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism.
- Experience working with children in healthcare settings.
- Knowledge of therapeutic play techniques.
- Ability to develop and implement educational programs.
- Experience training and supervising volunteers.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to advocate for the needs of children and families.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with medical staff.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
- Experience providing end-of-life support and bereavement services.
- Commitment to staying current with best practices in child life services.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience working with children in healthcare settings?
- How do you handle emotionally charged situations?
- What strategies do you use to provide emotional support to children and families?
- Can you give an example of a therapeutic play activity you have implemented?
- How do you stay current with best practices in child life services?
- Describe a time when you had to advocate for a child's needs within the healthcare system.
- How do you approach training and supervising volunteers?
- What methods do you use to maintain accurate records of patient interactions?
- Can you discuss a time when you provided crisis intervention during a medical procedure?
- How do you collaborate with medical staff to create a supportive environment for patients?
