Child Life Intern

Driscollchildrens

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Child life programming
Developmentally appropriate services
Therapeutic and safe environment
Driscoll Children's Hospital is seeking a Child Life Intern to gain hands-on experience in planning and implementing Child Life programming while working under the supervision of a certified Child Life Specialist. The role focuses on providing developmentally appropriate services to help children cope with hospitalization and illness. Candidates should have a background in child development or a related field

Job Summary

  • Gain knowledge and training during the 600 hour Child Life Internship Program in order to plan, organize, and implement Child Life programming in the hospital while under the supervision of a certified Child Life Specialist.
  • The child life intern will be responsible for providing a wide range of developmentally appropriate services designed to promote optimum development of children and adolescents, reduce stress, and maximize positive coping.
  • Assists patients in coping with the stress of hospitalization, illness, death and/or loss.

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Driscoll Children's Hospital is seeking a Child Life Intern to gain hands-on experience in planning and implementing Child Life programming while working under the supervision of a certified Child Life Specialist. The role focuses on providing developmentally appropriate services to help children cope with hospitalization and illness. Candidates should have a background in child development or a related field.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Child Life programming
  • developmentally appropriate services
  • therapeutic and safe environment
  • patient coping skills
  • healthcare team member

Nice-to-have

  • compassion meets innovation
  • employees are family
  • process improvement participation

Key Requirements

  • Completion of Bachelor's degree
  • working toward completion of Bachelor's degree
  • child life practicum preferred

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