at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Medical Social Associate (Child Life Specialist)
Medical Social Associate (Child Life Specialist)
Hiring Department: CHECK
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023444
Posting Close Date: July 24, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Description:
Under administrative supervision from CHECK leadership, is responsible for collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to create and implement child life interventions and programs to assigned patients. This includes providing services at both Cook County Hospital, UIC, and other potential sites as the program develops. The primary purpose of this position is to provide optimal developmental and psychosocial care and interventions to support pediatric care. Child life interventions include but are not limited to; procedural preparation, support and distraction, support programs and education for siblings and family members, teaching coping techniques and developing coping plans, utilizing knowledge of child development to create appropriate interventions, and providing family-centered care.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensures the delivery of child life services through assessment and intervention, and by providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families
Works with the multidisciplinary team to address individual psychosocial needs of patients and families to promote coping and adjustment to upcoming hospitalization, if applicable
Facilitates and teaches effective coping techniques while working in conjunction with patients to create coping plan tailored to patient's individual and developmental needs
Offers additional preparation, education, and medical play for siblings and family members. Provides the caregivers and siblings with developmentally appropriate resources and education regarding medical experiences
Offers developmentally appropriate activities to patients and siblings during extended wait times to help distract and ensure positive experiences when receiving emergency services.
Participates in meetings committees to enhance patient care, patient experience, pain management, and unit operations
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to effectively communicate and learn about patient and family needs
Provides updates and educational information to the department with relevant education on psychosocial needs.
Provides training and support as needed to departmental students and staff assisting with Child Life related efforts. May include assistance in onboarding of new staff members and organizing resources/information to be provided to patients in clinic.
Assists with the development of training materials related to the short and long-term planned curriculum for the Child Life Program. Collaborates... For full info follow application link.
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
