Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Job overview

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Inpatient Pediatrics is an onsite, full-time position in Urbana, IL, with a salary range of $22.82 - $38.11 per hour. This role meets the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and families by providing education, preparation, procedural support, and therapeutic play to reduce stress during medical experiences.

What you'll do

• Meets psychosocial needs of patients and families by providing education, preparation, procedural support, and therapeutic play.
• Acts as a resource for nursing staff regarding the psychosocial effects of hospitalization.
• Supports families through the initial stages of the grieving process.
• Performs psychosocial assessments.
• Utilizes developmentally appropriate explanations and play.
• Facilitates family involvement and supports adjustment to illness/injury.
• Creates coping plans and provides nonpharmacological pain management.
• Provides safe, developmentally appropriate play.
• Documents services provided.
• Assists with pediatric unit programs and events.
• Develops educational resources.
• Participates in training and mentoring students.
• Oversees inventory of medical and developmental play items.
• Functions as a mandated reporter.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Skills & competencies

child life specialist

ccls

inpatient pediatrics

urbana il

full-time

allied health

child development

healthcare

patient support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, Sign-on bonus

About the employer

Carle Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.