Child Life Specialist

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to support the Emergency Department at the Arrowhead Campus.

The role focuses on therapeutic interventions and psychosocial development for pediatric patients and families, helping them cope with health care stress while supporting growth across infancy to adolescence. Responsibilities include planning goals, providing preparation for stressful experiences, participating in rounds, documenting care, supervising

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Master's degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field (preferred).
• Bilingual English-Spanish skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient goals based on assessments.
• Provides teaching and psychological preparation for potentially stressful experiences with patients and families.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates Child Life Assistants, interns, and volunteers.

Skills

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Master's degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Job description

Shift: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Shifts Vary, 9am-9:30pm

Category: Child Life/Teachers

Posting #: 1053813

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: This position will support our Emergency Department at our Arrowhead Campus. This position will work two Saturdays per month covering the whole house.

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.

Position Duties

• 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

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Bachelor`s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
Required Yes No 2. Master`s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
Preferred Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Completion of a minimum 480 hour professional Child Life Internship, under the direction of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Required Yes No 2. Experience working with children in a child care capacity, to include private employment, or in volunteer roles as determined by the hiring manager.
Required Yes No 3. Professional Child Life experience in a hospital environment.
Preferred Yes No

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Bilingual English-Spanish skills.
Preferred Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. BLS certification through the American Heart Association OR obtain within 30 days of hire.
Required Yes No 2. Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential from the Child Life Certifying Commission (CLCC), OR obtain within 18 months of hire and maintained thereafter.
Required Yes No 3. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential, from the National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).
Preferred Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing -Occasionally 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) -Occasionally 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) -Constantly 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing -Constantly 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling -Occasionally 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching -Constantly 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting -Frequently 8. Physical Requirement - Standing -Frequently 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling -Frequently 10. Physical Requirement - Talking -Constantly 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling -Occasionally 12. Physical Requirement - Walking -Constantly 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision -Constantly 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision -Constantly 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination -Occasionally 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment -Constantly 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance -Frequently 18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance -Occasionally 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases -Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid -Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure -Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure -Applicable 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals -Applicable
I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree