Child Life Specialist - Full Time - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Miami, FL
The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Certified Child Life Specialist to support our Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
Sign-On Bonus: $7,500
The Certified Child Life Specialist facilitates the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Additionally, the incumbent supports and nurtures children and their families through the emotional and physical aspects of hospitalization.
- Formulates and revises child life patient care plans to develop appropriate strategies for child life care in conjunction with other health team members.
- Helps young patients and their families cope with medical conditions and the worries of being hospitalized.
- Provides developmental, educational, and therapeutic interventions for children and families under stress.
- Supports children through difficult medical circumstances and strives to provide some sense of normalcy.
- Maintains apprised of each child’s condition and treatment regimen to keep their families informed.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates child life care plans and programs to encourage optimum growth and development of children and adolescents, and facilitate functional family interactions.
- Maintains an age-appropriate supply of therapeutic play materials and evaluates equipment and supply needs.
- Provides interdisciplinary in-service education on child development and the impact of illness, injury, and healthcare on patients and their families.
- Supports growth and development while recognizing family strengths and individuality and respecting different methods of coping.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Core Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Certification and Licensing: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
- Commitment to the University’s core values.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
- Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
Department Specific Functions:
- Provide a comprehensive depiction of the pediatric surgery process from registration through recovery.
- Utilize dolls or toys to explain staff roles.
- Identify a comfortable, private space for conversations with families, especially during emotional breakdowns.
- Offer snacks and games in pediatric waiting areas.
- Provide visual aids of children walking through a clinic visit or surgery.
- Provide tour and help facilitate clinic visits and the surgery process.
- Serve as liaison to perioperative and anesthesia team.
- Advocate for autistic children, especially if they do not respond to visual cues.
- Provide timely documentation and reporting.
Department Specific Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required, Masters’ degree preferred
Experience: Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' experience preferred
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Pay Grade: H7
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