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Child Life Specialist - FT Days - Pediatrics and PICU

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Allentown, PA
1 day ago
$60k - $75k

Job Description

Join Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Child Life Specialist and make a meaningful impact on pediatric patients and their families. You'll develop and implement programs that address their emotional and developmental needs, ensuring a supportive healthcare experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinates, schedules, and supervises all special events for the inpatient pediatric areas
  • Collaborates with marketing and public affairs for photography and filming activities
  • Develops a strategic plan to reduce fear and anxiety in children
  • Prepares patients and families for procedures using therapeutic play activities
  • Evaluates child's developmental stage and emotional state
  • Identifies and applies coping strategies for patients and families
  • Implements specialized services to meet individual child's needs
  • Provides consultation regarding developmental and behavioral issues
  • Participates in record-keeping for Child Life services
  • Plans and monitors budget and resources for the Child Life department
  • Provides Child Life Consultations for children of patients

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Child Life or related field
  • 1 year in a healthcare setting with Children as a Child Life Specialist
  • CCLS - Certified Child Life Specialist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Benefits & Perks