CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST

Montefiore Medical Center
$35.62
United States, New York, Bronx
Jul 02, 2025
City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: Yes Department: PEDS - Child Life Administration Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: DAYS VARY Scheduled Hours: 9 AM-5:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $35.62 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the "Montefiore Difference" - who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days. Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part-time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full-time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full-time employees, and four (4) months for part-time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek. Probationary period will not apply to shift changes. Child Life Specialist I provides cost-effective delivery of high-quality child life services to our patients. This involves performing thorough patient developmental assessments; creating and implementing individualized treatment plans for developmentally appropriate preparation and support throughout hospitalization; serving as a resource and liaison for patients and their family members and the interdisciplinary team; precepting playroom assistants, students and volunteers; maintaining playroom activities and supplies; and participating in quality/performance improvement initiatives. Need to multi-task to achieve all goals including patient and family healthcare education/support, operation of play spaces, management of supplies, awareness of funding, interdisciplinary team approach, supervising and/or precepting students and volunteers, duties include collaboration on all aspects of programming. 1. Assess needs of patients and families 2. Develop plan of care with IDT 3. Provide preparations and procedural support interventions for patients 4. Provide family support 5. Facilitate outlets for expression and coping i.e. medical play, music, art, etc. 6. Provide non-pharmacological pain management i.e. guided imagery, reiki, therapeutic touch, etc. 7. Precept students(required participation), supervise students (optional participation) 8. Maintain infection prevention protocols 9. Operate computers, fax, copier, scanner, printer, digital media devices 10. Collaborate with other Patient and Family Programs in CHAM for best patient experience. Must have a certification in child life or be eligible to sit for exam(degree completed, internship completed); must pass exam within one year and maintain certification throughout employment. Master's degree preferred, BS/BA, in child life, education, child development or related fields required. Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.