Child Life Specialist

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric health system in Phoenix is seeking a Child Life Specialist to provide psychosocial care and therapeutic interventions to children and families in the NICU and other areas. Ideal candidates should hold Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Child Life or related fields, have a minimum of 480 hours in a professional internship, and experience in a hospital setting. Bilingual English-Spanish skills are preferred, and the role emphasizes creating a healing environment while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field (required).
• Master's degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field (required).
• Completion of a minimum 480 hour professional Child Life Internship under a Certified Child Life Specialist (required).
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children (required).
• Professional Child Life experience in a hospital environment (required).
• Bilingual English-Spanish skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient goals.
• Provides teaching and psychological preparation for potentially stressful experiences.
• Documents patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Provides a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment.
• Participates in training and evaluation of Child Life Assistants, interns, and volunteers.
• Facilitates social interactions between patients and visitors.
• Represents family centered philosophy on committees.
• Participates in continuing education programs.
• Provides interdisciplinary in-service education.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's in Child Life or related field

Master's in Child Life or related field

Job description

Child Life Specialist

• Department: RSRCH-GRNT | Child Life Prog Grants
• Location: Phoenix
• Shift: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Days, 8:30am-6pm
• Category: Child Life/Teachers
• Posting #: 1006636
• Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position is specific to our NICU during the week, and provides more broad coverage across the hospital on Saturdays. This position plans and provides therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial developmental care with pediatric patients and their families and assists them in coping with the stress and anxiety of health care experiences and maximizes the growth and development of infants, children and adolescent patients.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient goals, based upon assessment findings.
• Provides teaching and psychological preparation for potentially stressful experiences with infants, children, adolescents, and families. Actively participates in interdisciplinary rounds and evaluations as a member of the treatment team.
• Documents patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Provides a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment for infants, children, adolescents, and families.
• Participates in the training, supervision, and evaluation of Child Life Assistants, Child Life student interns, and volunteers.
• Escorts and facilitates social/positive interactions between patients and special visitors, guests, or entertainers.
• Represents and communicates family centered philosophy on departmental and hospital-wide committees.
• Participates in continuing education programs and remains abreast of advances in Child Life and programs for hospitalized children.
• Provides interdisciplinary in-service education on growth and development, Child Life, and the impact of illness, injury, and healthcare on patients and their families.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision & Values

Mission: To advance hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Vision: Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values:

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field (required)
• Master's degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field (required)

Experience

• Completion of a minimum 480 hour professional Child Life Internship, under the direction of a Certified Child Life Specialist (required)
• Minimum 1 year experience working with children (required)
• Professional Child Life experience in a hospital environment (required)
• Bilingual English-Spanish skills (preferred)

Special Skills

• Bilingual English-Spanish skills (preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (required)
• Current certification as a Certified Child Life specialist (CCLS) by the Child Life Certifying Commission (CLCC) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) (required)

Certification / License / Registry Requirements

• Basic Life Support (required)
• Cert Child Life Specialist OR Cert Child Life Specialist N1 (required)

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable