Overview Child Life Specialist Position DetailsDepartment: RSRCH-GRNT | Child Life Prog GrantsLocation: PhoenixShift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8:30am-4pmCategory: Child Life/TeachersPosting #: 1006637Employee Type: Full-TimePosition Summary This position will support our Adaptive Care Program. Duties include both enrolling patients in the program and supporting patients during appointments and admissions. The 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 MissionTo advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their familiesVisionPhoenix 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 specialtiesInvesting in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologiesAdvancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leadersAdvocating for the health and well-being of children and familiesValuesWe place children and families at the center of all we doWe deliver exceptional care, every day and in every wayWe collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impactWe set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the futureWe are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordableApplication Instructions Apply for this position?First Name *Last Name *Phone *Email Address *Resume Upload *Note, ONLY 1 attachment will be visible to system per applicant for all applications per active profile. The attached file is accepted as the resume. It is also allowable to combine both the resume (positioned first in the file) followed by a cover letter into the one file attachment.Please upload a PDF or DOCX version of your resume. Resumes created in Mac Pages should be exported as PDF before uploadingor drag your file to this boxAre you a current or former employee? *PCH Network ID:PCH Password:SSN:DOB:Desired pay?How did you hear about this position? College/University Event Direct Mail Employee Referral Internal Transfer Job Board Job Fair Journal Newspaper Open House Professional Association Radio Retained to Agency PCH Website Social Media (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn) OtherWho referred you * Which department do they work in? Do you know their phone number/email?Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.EducationBachelors in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related fieldRequiredYes NoMaster`s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.ExperienceDo you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?Completion of a minimum 480 hour professional Child Life Internship, under the direction of a Certified Child Life Specialist.RequiredYes NoMinimum 1 year experience working with children.RequiredYes NoProfessional Child Life experience in a hospital environment.PreferredYes NoSpecial SkillsDo you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?Bilingual English-Spanish skillsPreferredYes NoAdditional RequirementsDo you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.RequiredYes NoCurrent 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).PreferredYes NoCertification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position Basic Life Support - RequiredCert Child Life Specialist OR Cert Child Life Specialist N 1 - RequiredPhysical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical Requirement - Climbing - OccasionallyPhysical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - OccasionallyPhysical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - ConstantlyPhysical Requirement - Hearing - ConstantlyPhysical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - OccasionallyPhysical Requirement - Reaching - ConstantlyPhysical Requirement - Sitting - FrequentlyPhysical Requirement - Standing - FrequentlyPhysical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - FrequentlyPhysical Requirement - Talking - ConstantlyPhysical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - OccasionallyPhysical Requirement - Walking - ConstantlyPhysical Requirement - Near Vision - ConstantlyPhysical Requirement - Far Vision - ConstantlyPhysical Requirement - Color Discrimination - OccasionallyPhysical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - ConstantlyPhysical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - FrequentlyPhysical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - OccasionallyOccupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - ApplicableOccupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - ApplicableOccupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - ApplicableOccupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - ApplicableOccupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - ApplicableI have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to applyI Agree#J-18808-Ljbffr