Child Life Educator- Family & Volunteer Services

Uses tools, theories, skills and clinical education/knowledge to meet the knowledge and skill expectations of the learner based on the scope and standards in which the learner is training for or working in.

Schedule: Monday-Friday (1st shift)

Location: Central Campus

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.

Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.

Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.

Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Assesses and develops education to meet program needs, collaborating with leadership and system resources.
• Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational activities and programs. Maintains expert clinical knowledge.
• Processes applications, facilitates interviews and onboarding for student experiences.
• Serves as a coach and role model, as well as an educational resource for staff, students, and volunteers. Provides feedback to staff and students to foster growth and skill development.
• Stays up to date with certification requirements and best practices.
• Responds to inquiries about student program and child life profession.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in Child Life or related field, required.

Licensure Requirement

• Certifications Certified Child Life Specialist, required.

Skills

• Competency in child life clinical practice, required.

Experience

• Minimum of 8,000 paid hours in child life clinical experience, required.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet