Child & Family Life Educator

About the Team

Our Child and Family Life Team provides developmentally based therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients and families which support coping skills, medical insights and socialization. By providing psychosocial care to 25+ pediatric units/departments, we serve hundreds of families every day.   

About Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital 

We fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. Because it's only impossible until it isn't. We have both inpatient and ambulatory spaces as well as a Level 1 trauma Emergency Department designated to children. 

Scope of Work

Using tools of consulting, mentoring, coaching and interprofessional collaboration, the nurse educator facilitates the professional role development and growth of child and family life team members along the continuum from novice to expert. Functions in the roles of change agent, mentor, facilitator of learning, leader, champion of scientific inquiry (application of research, evidence-based practice and improvement science), and partner for clinical practice transitions. Collaborates with child and family life leadership to coordinate educational initiatives for the department, focusing especially on child life specialists and related roles. Offers support to all child and family life staff and departments supported by the child and family life team. Works with interdisciplinary teams to help patients and families manage complex psychosocial issues. This position requires experience developing/mentoring/onboarding new team members and knowledge of essential role functions including but not limited to evidence-based practices, psychosocial support and pediatric care. Child and Family Life Educator is required to maintain Child Life Specialist Certification.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Child Life Science, Child Development, Child Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Recreational Therapy or related degree
• Preferred Master's Degree
• 3 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting including education and program planning Required
• CRT-Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - CLCC Child Life Certification Commission required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Child and Family Life HDVCH - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

20

Hours of Work

7:30am-4:00pm

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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