Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Ensures that comprehensive child life services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness. Addresses the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field
Certification Summary
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
Knowledge of pediatric age-appropriate treatment and practice
Organizational and analytical skills
Job Responsibilities
Provides developmentally appropriate education to patients and families regarding healthcare experiences.
Provides developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to patients and families.
Provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and hospitalization.
Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that are goal-oriented and individualized to the patient and family.
Supports patients and families confronting grief and bereavement.
Normalizes the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping while supporting developmental growth.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing patients' and families emotional and developmental needs.
Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.
Provides clinical support and/or supervision of Child Life staff and students.
Assists in developing and implementing programming.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
2220 North Druid Hills Road
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For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work.
Our System includes:
• 673 licensed beds
• Three hospitals
• Urgent Care Centers
• Marcus Autism Center
• Center for Advanced Pediatrics
• Support Center for nonclinical staff
• More than 12,700 employees, including more than 2,300 physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs
Why Children’s?
Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s.
• We manage more than 1.1 million patient visits and 43,000 surgical procedures annually.
• We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia.
• We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
We’re growing. Come grow with us!
Our not-for-profit organization is growing. We are expanding our North Druid Hills campus to meet the needs of kids in our community for generations to come. Featuring Arthur M. Blank Hospital, a 19-story, 2-million-square-foot facility opening in September 2024, more than 20 acres of greenspace, as well as the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, an outpatient clinic and Support Center, this campus will allow us to further our commitment to cutting-edge research, advanced treatments and collaborative care. There’s never been a better time to join the Children’s team.
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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
8:00 AM
Shift End Time
4:30 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Ensures that comprehensive child life services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, hospitalization, and illness. Addresses the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Child Life, Psychology, or related field
Certification Summary
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heartsaver within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
Knowledge of pediatric age-appropriate treatment and practice
Organizational and analytical skills
Job Responsibilities
Provides developmentally appropriate education to patients and families regarding healthcare experiences.
Provides developmentally appropriate procedural preparation and support to patients and families.
Provides developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions to patients and families to assist in coping with illness and hospitalization.
Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions that are goal-oriented and individualized to the patient and family.
Supports patients and families confronting grief and bereavement.
Normalizes the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping while supporting developmental growth.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing patients' and families emotional and developmental needs.
Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.
Provides clinical support and/or supervision of Child Life staff and students.
Assists in developing and implementing programming.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.