Certified Child Life Specialist- Child Life at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL

Job description

A Brief Overview The Certified Child Life Specialist 1 (CCLS 1) supports the delivery of comprehensive, developmentally informed care within the Muma's Children Hospital and other TGH units/clinics. Responsible for planning and implementing therapeutic interventions that address the psychosocial, emotional, and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families during hospitalization. Utilizing foundational knowledge of child development and family systems, the CCLS 1 facilitates coping and resilience through evidence-based practices such as therapeutic play, procedural preparation, education, and emotional support. Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and allied health professionals, to integrate child life services into the overall care plan, ensuring that each child's cultural, emotional, and developmental needs are met. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital. What you will do Evaluates effectiveness of child life interventions; alters interventions based on results. Actively participates in daily huddles and weekly departmental meetings. Actively participate in multidisciplinary team processes, promoting respect, trust, and cooperation while advocating for family-centered care. Documents all services and interventions including assessment of child's physical and psychosocial well-being, evidenced by documentation in the medical record. Serves as a clinical resource and advocate, promoting best practices in pediatric psychosocial care and contributing to improved patient and family outcomes through effective communication, documentation, and education Support- and participate in process improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives. Functions as a Child Safety Advocate, promoting and educating on safe practices including car seat and helmet fittings. Educates within the TGH Main Hospital and Muma Children's Hospital on providing emotionally safe care to patients. Orient and supervise volunteers; contribute to student learning opportunities through shadowing; eligible to have intern students upon performing 4,000 hours as a CCLS. Remain current in the field through continuing education and professional development. Collaborates with Public Relations and the Foundation to facilitate donations. Manages time effectively, balancing workload and patient priorities. Maintains organized, safe, and professional work areas. As needed, plan one Child Life event each year (Christmas Eve, Fall Festival, Halloween Parade, Easter Egg Hunt). As needed, participates in data collection (examples: research data, program improvement). As needed, provides community education. As needed, participates in mass casualty drills. Education Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Child Development Bachelor’s Degree Child Life related courses endorsed by Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) Licenses and Certifications Certified Child Life Specialist (upon hire or within 1st year of hire) National Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Certification (upon hire or within 1st year of hire) by SafeKids Helmet Safety Certification (upon hire or within 1st year of hire) by SafeKids Experience Qualifications Completion of 6,000 Hour Child Life Internship. Skills and Abilities Demonstrates entry-level knowledge of medical terminology and its implications for birth to age 18. Demonstrates proficiency in facilitating family involvement and supporting adjustment to injury, illness, or hospitalization for birth to age 18. Demonstrates ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments; anticipate concerns and develop individualized care plans, including short- and long-term goals for birth to age 18. Demonstrates ability to implement developmentally-appropriate play, education, therapeutic play and coping interventions; evaluate and adapt based on outcomes for birth to age 18. Demonstrat