Child Life Specialist Pool

Valleywise Health; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Pediatric Child Life Specialist who will supervise, assess, plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate psychosocial, developmental, and educational activities for patients from infancy to adolescence and their families.

Under the direction of the Child Life Coordinator, you will deliver compassionate, family-centered care, demonstrate professional skills, and promote cost-effective, meaningful care in a diverse pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Education, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assesses, plans, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates psychosocial, developmental, and educational activities for pediatric patients and their families.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Time management

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life/Education/Child Development

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Under the direction of the Child Life Coordinator, this position supervises, assesses, plans, coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates psychosocial, developmental, and educational activities for pediatric patients (infants through adolescents) and their families. Provides comprehensive care based on the principles of growth and development across the lifespan of patients served. The position demonstrates the professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare for consumers in a diverse healthcare environment.

Hourly Pay Rate:$34.00

Qualifications

Education

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in child Life, Education, Child Development,or related field.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Experience

• Prefer at least one (1) year of Child Life experienceor previous acute care Pediatric experience.

Specialized Training

• Must have completed a Child Life Internship.

Certification/Licensure

• Requires a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification or must be attained within the first year of employment.
• CPR Required.
• Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess the ability to work with culturally diverse patients and families.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing, including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to meet designated deadlines are required.