Child Life Specialist Outpatient Hematology/Oncology

Posted 10 days ago

osf healthcareWest Peoria (IL)

Child, Family, and School Social Workers Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals

SENIORITY

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About the role

Child Life SpecialistThe Child Life Specialist fosters psycho-social, emotional, and physical development of children and adolescents through the provision of developmentally appropriate preparation for medical procedures, post-procedural education, and therapeutic play in order to maintain normalized living patterns and minimize stress and anxiety. Confers with multidisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care and develop discharge goals. Realizes the importance of family centered care, and incorporates this value into daily intervention, working with children from various hospital units (i.e., children of adult patients, siblings of pediatric patients, and outpatient services).

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Child Life, Family Studies, Child Development, or related fieldCompletion of a Child Life internshipCertification in Child Life is required within one year of hire dateOSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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