Career Center

The Child Life Specialist provides direct assessment and clinical interventions to patients and families in
alignment with all Child Life Competencies set forth by the Association of Child Life Professionals. Child
Life Specialists support the delivery of evidenced based child life practice and ensure that interventions
are equitable and comprehensive. The child life specialist supports children and families during times
of health, illness and trauma.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate entry level expertise in ACLP clinical competency knowledge areas evaluated through
observation and supervision.
2. Demonstrate outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) and effectively navigate fast
paced, demanding environments while maintaining high level of customer service.
3. Hold competence in child life philosophy, ensuring alignment with departmental mission and
vision.
4. Serve as an interdisciplinary expert in the psychosocial care and development of children of all
ages while individualizing care for each patient.
5. Collaborate with other departments or groups when applicable (Volunteer Department, Security,
Creative Arts, identified community partners).
6. Supports the department and clinical leadership team as staff development, continuous
improvement, and program development is implemented.
7. Actively promote a department culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion and represent all
ages and abilities.
8. Serve as a representative of the department on unit-based committees, articulating the
therapeutic and clinical nature of the work done by department staff.
9. Remain up to date and current with all departmental education and Nemours mandatory
requirements.

Qualifications:

Master's preferred but not required

Certified Child Life Specialist and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist; Or Certification eligible; Certification must be obtained within two (2) exam administration periods