Supv, Child Life Programs New! Child Life Program | Full-Time | Gilbert Quick Apply! Child Life Program Type: Location: Gilbert

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert, Northern (AZ, KY); Ibrido; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. seeks a Supervisor of Child Life Programs in Gilbert to provide clinical leadership, oversee Child Life Specialists and assistants, and ensure developmentally appropriate patient care.

The role emphasizes supervision, education, and program development within a multidisciplinary team. The position requires a Bachelor's in Child Life or related field, with a Master's preferred, and 3 years of Child Life experience plus 2 years of leadership.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree is required; master's preferred.
• Experience leading Child Life teams or programs.
• Demonstrated professional communication and collaboration skills.

Mansioni

• Direct supervision and clinical mentorship of Child Life staff.
• Ensure quality patient care aligned with ACLP standards.
• Coordinate scheduling and coverage based on acuity.
• Maintain accurate charting and conduct chart audits.
• Lead performance evaluations and disciplinary processes with support.
• Collaborate on staff onboarding and training initiatives.
• Foster teamwork, respect, and diversity across units.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Child Life Expertise

Formazione

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

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Department: PCH-EV JV | Child Life Program

Location: Gilbert

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8:30am-4pm

Category: Child Life/Teachers

Posting #: 1066707

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Supervisor of Child Life Programs provides clinical leadership of patient care services, education and direct supervision of Child Life Specialists, Child Life Assistants, and other professionals to ensure consistent provision of developmentally appropriate quality patient care.

Position Duties

• Direct supervision and clinical mentor to assigned direct reports.
• Role models, mentors and promotes professional growth in accordance with ACLP Standards of Clinical Practice.
• Maintains schedules and coordinates coverage based on acuity.
• Assures Kronos accuracy in collaboration with Child Life Manager.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of charting and provides chart audits.
• Completes performance evaluations and initiates disciplinary process with support from Child Life Manager
• Provides opportunities for cross training.
• Collaborates with PFCC clinical education specialist to provide student, department, and hospital wide education and training in accordance with ACLP Clinical Standards of Internships and Practice.
• Builds on strengths and opportunities for each unit team, creating and supporting an environment that fosters teamwork, cooperation, respect, and diversity.

Clinical 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.
• 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.

Other responsibilities

• Participates in the hiring process.
• Compiles and maintains monthly productivity statistics for reporting.
• Coordinates with PFCC clinical education specialist for onboarding and training of new departmental staff.
• Assists in developing and sustaining recognition and retention programs for the department.
• Assumes leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Child Life Manager.

Professional responsibilities

• Participates in continuing education and leadership trainings while remaining abreast of advances in Child Life and programs for hospitalized children.
• Provides departmental and 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

Education

• 1. Bachelor`s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation, or a closely related field. Required
• 2. Master`s Degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation, or a closely related field. Preferred

Experience

• 1. 3 years Child Life experience. Required
• 2. 2 years demonstrating leadership and mentoring in Child Life or a closely related field. Required

Special Skills

• 1. Excellence in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Required
• 2. Bilingual English- Spanish Skills. Preferred

Additional Requirements

• 1. Current certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) by the Child Life Certifying Commission (CLCC) OR Board-Certified Music Therapist (BC-MT) OR Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC). Required
• 2. Current BLS certification for Healthcare provider form the American Heart Association. Required
• 3. Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Preferred

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 - Frequently
• 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Constantly
• 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 - Inside office environment - Applicable
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions - Applicable
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme temperatures - Applicable
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - High places - Applicable
• 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable
• 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• 26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• 27. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• 28. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• 29. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• 30. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable