Child Life Interns will:
- assist in providing support to pediatric patients and families
- have the opportunity to communicate and interact with patients and families on a one-to-one basis and in groups
- become acquainted with the needs of hospitalized children, adolescents and families, and recognize creative, flexible activity programming
- plan, organize, coordinate, implement, and evaluate activity programming
- gain exposure with other child-related services: school, closed circuit television, Music Therapy, Cheer Guild, Riley Family Library, as well as other disciplines within the hospital setting
- gain experience in supervising and interacting with volunteers
- develop an understanding of how the multidisciplinary team's efforts are required in affecting positive experiences for pediatric patients and families
- meet and work with the multidisciplinary team
- examine the strengths and limitations of their coursework while gaining professional growth in attitude, maturity and judgment
- have the opportunity to gain leadership skills
- complete a self-evaluation using professional standards under the guidance of experienced practitioners.
Requirements of the Internship
- The Internship will be full time (40 hours of work/week), 16 weeks in duration, for a minimum of 600 completed hours. Intern hours will vary depending on the rotation assignment. Evening and weekend hours may be required. The hospital schedule will be followed, therefore university breaks and/or vacation days must be negotiated prior to the internship.
- The terms of the internship will be outlined in a contract and agreed upon prior to the start of the internship.
How to Apply
- Bachelor-level seniors, in the following areas of study are encouraged to apply: child life, child health, child development, human development or related course of study.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 100 hours of documented field experience with healthy, hospitalized and/or children with special needs.
- College/university requirements must be submitted to Student Coordinators.
Submission deadlines are:
- Fall semester - March 15, with notification by April 15
- Spring semester -September 15, with notification by October 15
After the application is received:
- The Co-Student Coordinator(s) will review the completed Internship application.
- If qualified, the Co-Student Coordinator(s) will contact the applicant to schedule a date for an intensive interview. Telephone interviews may be scheduled for out-of-state applicants who are unable to visit Riley Hospital.
- Following the interview process, the Co-Student Coordinator(s) will determine which applicants will be offered positions. All applicants will be informed.
Contacting Riley Hospital Child Life Programs
For more information, to submit an internship application, or for questions related to student opportunities at Riley Hospital for Children, contact:
Riley Hospital for Children
Child Life Programs
Attn: Student Coordinators
702 Barnhill Drive, Room 1960
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5200
(317) 274-1127
childliferiley@clarian.org
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