Child Life Assistant Jobs

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21201
Category: Non-Clinical Professional
Schedule: Day Shift
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Education : Two years of college level course work or an Associate's degree in Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field, and some experience in a Child Life program.
Knowledge : Knowledge of child development and teaching methods as acquired through an A.A. program. Some knowledge of medical terminology and its implications at a level generally acquired through three to six months on-the-job training.
Skills : Ability to plan play and activity program with consultation from child life staff based on psychosocial and developmental need of patients. Ability to comprehend and transmit detailed instructions and information related to patient treatment. Page 2 2 Ability to provide constant supervision to patients and families, determining their needs, monitoring their behavior and providing the necessary support up to eighty percent of work day. Some documentation and written communication skills, usually acquired through three to six months on-the-job training. Effective verbal communication skills. Basic supervisory skills used to direct volunteers. Multi-cultural skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and staff. Time management and organizational skills.
Work Experience -Nine month's experience with children in school or day care setting; some experience (volunteer or paid) in hospital child life setting
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts - including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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