Child Life Specialist

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Child Life Specialist

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Enterprise Child Life-Nursing Institute

                      

Job Code

D2003W

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

6:00am-7:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

As a Child Life Specialist, you will be working with patients and families to communicate with our interdisciplinary team, child life team, and other patients/families. You will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

A caregiver in this position works Day/Evening/Night/Weekend, from 6:00am—7:30pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Assess developmental, psychosocial, emotional and cultural needs using a strengths-based approach, the child life specialist provides developmentally appropriate education for medical procedures and diagnoses, non-pharmacological pain management, therapeutic play and emotional and bereavement support for the patient and family. 

• Document treatment plans/outcomes for patients within the electronic medical record as required by department guidelines and professional standards. 

• Plan and implement therapeutic interventions and a variety of individual and group play experiences promoting development, self-expression, and mastery. 

• Maintain and order supplies and equipment as needed. 

• Advocate for patient and family-centered care through communication, involvement, partnership with and empowerment of patients and family members. 

• Provide education regarding illness/condition, treatment, procedures and coping techniques to patients, family members, and the larger community as appropriate. 

Actively participate in monthly clinical team and committee meetings 

• Orient and supervise volunteers and participate in education for Cleveland Clinic and visiting students. 

• Co-treat and refer patients and families to multidisciplinary services and resources as needed. 

• Serve as a financial steward by implementing cost effective programming. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s degree in child life or related field for credentialing as a Certified Child Life Specialist. 

• Child Life Internship, at least 600 hours, directed by a Certified Child Life Specialist. 

• Professional certification (CCLS) through the Association of Child Life Professionals within a year of appointment and <