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Akelleher at 18:03, 23 January 2024

2024-01-23T18:03:02Z

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	Once ~~you have~~ a position funded, ~~how do you find great~~ candidates for ~~this position~~ that ~~might never have existed before~~ at your hospital. ~~How~~ to ~~you onboard them~~ and ~~make sure they mesh well~~ with your existing Child ~~life~~ team.		Once a position is funded, the challenge is to identify exceptional candidates for roles that may be unprecedented at your hospital. This information will help your facility create a thoughtful approach to crafting job descriptions, conducting interviews, and seamless onboarding can ensure success in integrating new team members with your existing Child Life team.

	==== Job Descriptions ====		==== Job Descriptions ====
	~~What to think about when crafting~~ a job description.		When creating a job description, consider the following:

	Examples		* Clearly outline the responsibilities and expectations of the role.
			* Emphasize the unique aspects of the position within the hospital setting.
			* Highlight the importance of a candidate's gaming knowledge and passion for sharing it.
			* Specify the preference for face-to-face interaction and stories of interpersonal connections.
			* Prioritize experience working with children/teens, including regular interactions with parents/guardians.
			* Seek candidates with a track record of designing youth programs or curriculum.
			* Assess their ability to cope with stress and emotions associated with Pediatric care.

			'''''Gaming and Technology Specialist Job Description Examples'''''

	==== Interviewing ====		==== Interviewing ====
	Things to keep in mind when interviewing for these new positions		Things to keep in mind when interviewing for these new positions

	* ~~They should self-identify as a life-long gamer~~ with ~~broad interest~~ in ~~all kinds of games~~		# Work with Kids and Technology:
	* ~~This person should have~~ a ~~robust enough gaming knowledge to make healthy recommendations to staff and be~~ a ~~guide to families about all kinds of games~~.		#* Share experiences of working with kids and technology.
	* ~~This person should be effusive~~ in ~~sharing their passion for gaming with~~ the ~~rest of your staff~~.		#* Describe any encounters with VR/AR.
	* ~~If they give you a story about making friends through online games~~ - ~~this is~~ a ~~small red flag~~. ~~Not a deal~~-~~breaker, but this person needs to be strongly inclined toward face-to-face interaction and should have some stories along those lines. Make sure~~ they ~~don't only have online relationships~~.		# Experience in Distress Situations:
	* ~~Needs strong experience working~~ with ~~children\teens in some form, ideally in~~ a ~~setting where they are also interacting regularly with parents/guardians.~~		#* Narrate an experience dealing with a child in distress.
	* Ideally this person will have experience designing curriculum, ~~activities, clubs~~, or ~~some kind of youth program that they have taken initiative to create which demonstrates that they will be comfortable building out a larger program over time~~.		#* Probe their experience in a hospital clinical environment.
	* ~~Many candidates for these roles have no experience in healthcare. See if you can ask them about~~ how they ~~deal with stress or tough personal situations~~. ~~Do they have coping tools in place for the strong emotions that come with Pediatric care?~~		# Gaming Knowledge and Events:
			#* List games played in the last month.
			#* Discuss attendance at gaming events.
			# Tech Support and Non-Digital Games:
			#* Detail roles as primary tech support for a group.
			#* Explore non-digital games they engage in.
			# Connecting Through Games:
			#* Share a story of using games to connect with a friend, student, or group.
			# Creativity and Application:
			#* Discuss where they find creativity and how they apply it.


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	==== Orientation ====		==== Orientation ====

	~~New~~ employee ~~just started~~, ~~how do you onboard~~ them?		Once a new employee joins, the onboarding process is crucial for seamless integration:

			* Follow the hospital's standard onboarding process.
			* Facilitate shadowing of Child Life staff in various areas for a comprehensive understanding.
			* If new to healthcare, treat them like an intern or student, covering relevant topics.
			* Encourage connections with other Patient Gaming & Technology Specialists for peer support.

	* Your hospital standard onboarding process		By focusing on tailored job descriptions, insightful interviews, and a comprehensive onboarding process, you can ensure that the newly hired candidates seamlessly integrate into your Child Life team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.<br />
	* Have them shadow a couple Child Life ~~staff in different areas so they get a good understanding of that role~~
	* If they are new to healthcare, ~~treat them like an intern or~~ a ~~student covering whatever topics you would cover with them.~~
	* Make sure they are able to connect with other Patient Gaming & technology Specialists. These are their peers and ~~will be able to help them with questions you can't~~.<br />
	==== Competencies ====		==== Competencies ====

Eblandin at 18:39, 20 June 2023

2023-06-20T18:39:06Z

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 * This person should have a robust enough gaming knowledge to make healthy recommendations to staff and be a guide to families about all kinds of games.
 * This person should be effusive in sharing their passion for gaming with the rest of your staff.
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 * What kinds of non-digital games do they play?
 * Tell us about a time games helped you connect with a new friend, student or group of friends.
+* How or where do you find creativity in your life? Where do you apply it?
 ==== Orientation ====
 ==== Competencies ====

Eblandin at 18:13, 20 June 2023

2023-06-20T18:13:02Z

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			Once you have a position funded, how do you find great candidates for this position that might never have existed before at your hospital. How to you onboard them and make sure they mesh well with your existing Child life team.

			==== Job Descriptions ====
			What to think about when crafting a job description.

			Examples

			==== Interviewing ====
			Things to keep in mind when interviewing for these new positions

			* They should self-identify as a life-long gamer with broad interest in all kinds of games
			* This person should have a robust enough gaming knowledge to make healthy recommendations to staff and be a guide to families about all kinds of games.
			* This person should be effusive in sharing their passion for gaming with the rest of your staff.


			Sample Interview Questions

			* Tell us about how you have worked with kids and technology?
			* What experience do you have with VR\AR?
			* Can you describe an experience you have had working with a child in distress?
			* What experience have you had in a hospital clinical environment?
			* What are some games you have played in the last month?
			* Describe any roles where you were the primary tech support person for a group.
			* What gaming events have they attended?
			* What kinds of non-digital games do they play?
			* Tell us about a time games helped you connect with a new friend, student or group of friends.

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			* If they give you a story about making friends through online games - this is a small red flag. Not a deal-breaker, but this person needs to be strongly inclined toward face-to-face interaction and should have some stories along those lines.

			* Obviously needs strong experience working with children in some form, ideally in a setting where they are also interacting regularly with parents/guardians.
			* Ideally this person will have experience designing curriculum, activities, clubs, or some kind of youth program that they have taken initiative to create which demonstrates that they will be comfortable building out a larger program over time.


			==== Orientation ====


			==== Competencies ====



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