At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, child life specialists and creative arts therapists strive to create positive health care experiences for children, youths and families.
Families often have questions about how to make sure their kids feel ready for a procedure or a stay in the hospital. The mission of our Child Life Services department is to help children and other family members prepare for and cope with these experiences.
Our team of certified child life specialists, music therapists, art therapists, educators and parent liaisons are trained in child and family development, and understand the specific needs of children, teens and families in the hospital.
Through support, play and education, we collaborate with parents and other caregivers to ensure a friendly and comfortable medical environment for each child.
The Child Life Specialist I, in collaboration with members of the health care team, promotes optimum growth and development of pediatric patients and their families by creating a therapeutic environment which minimizes psychological trauma and promotes mastery of health care experiences.
 Additionally, the CLS prepares patients for hospital experiences and provides support as appropriate.  The CLS supports the family system and facilitates positive coping.
Minimum Education : Bachelorâ€s degree in Education, Child Life, Child Development or related field required
Minimum Experience : Â Â To have completed clinical internship (minimum of 600 hours) in a pediatric hospital setting.Â
Certification Required : Certified Child Life Specialist ( CCLS ) required within 6 months of hire.  Â
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Ability and willingness to adapt to changing priorities and aggressive project deadlines.
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Ability to maintain standards of performance under changing conditions
- Knowledge of functional medical terminology
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements including, The Joint Commission Standards, CMS, CDPH regulations, state and federal regulatory agency requirements standards and regulations as applied to Child Life Services.
Technical Knowledge :
- Basic computer skills in word processing and on line communication.
- Prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
- Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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