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The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocially and developmentally based assessment and support to both infants, children, youth and their families in the Pediatric Specialty Clinics department. Plans and provides emotionally and developmentally appropriate play and other experiences to promote effective coping with health care experiences and continued cognitive and emotional growth. Enhances quality of patient care through participation, documentation and communication with other members of the health care team. Oversees the work of child life volunteers. Teaches, supervises, and evaluates the growth and development of practicum and internship students. Serves as a resource and advocate on topics related to child development and patient's adjustment to and coping with diagnosis and treatment for families and in assigned clinical area.
Qualifications:
Johns Hopkins Medicine and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts - including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.