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Open Position - Child Life Specialist - Career Opportunities @ Phoenix Children's
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Department: RSRCH-GRNT | Hematology and Oncology Grants
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8:30am-4pm
Category: Child Life/Teachers
Posting #: 994970
Employee Type: Full-TimePosition SummaryThis 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, & ValuesMission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their familiesVision
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 familiesValues
• 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 affordableApply for this position?First Name *Last Name *Phone *Email Address *
Good News! Your email account already has already been registered. Provide your password for quicker access.Password *You must login to continue!Forgot your password? - You may click here to reset it.**LoginResume Upload *Note, ONLY 1 attachment will be visible to system per applicant for all applications per active profile. When you upload your resume, our system will attempt to update your profile here, which may overwrite previously completed fields. 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 Pagesshould be exported as PDF before uploadingor drag your file to this boxAre you a current or former employee? *NoCurrent EmployeeFormer EmployeePCH Network ID:PCH Password:ValidateSSN:--DOB:Validate×Desired pay?How did you hear about this position?College/University EventDirect MailEmployee ReferralInternal TransferJob BoardJob FairJournalNewspaperOpen HouseProfessional AssociationRadioRetained to AgencyPCH WebsiteSocial Media (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn)OtherWho referred you *Which department do they work in?Do you know their phone number/email?Position QualificationsPlease review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.EducationDo you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?1.Bachelors in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related fieldRequiredYesNo2.Master`s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.PreferredYesNoExperienceDo 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.RequiredYesNo2.Minimum 1 year experience working with children.RequiredYesNo3.Professional Child Life experience in a hospital environment.PreferredYesNoSpecial SkillsDo you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?1.Bilingual English-Spanish skillsPreferredYesNoAdditional RequirementsDo you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?1.Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.RequiredYesNo2.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).PreferredYesNoCertification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position1.Basic Life Support -Required2.Cert Child Life Specialist OR Cert Child Life Specialist N 1 -RequiredPhysical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential1.Physical Requirement - Climbing -Occasionally2.Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) -Occasionally3.Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) -Constantly4.Physical Requirement - Hearing -Constantly5.Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling -Occasionally6.Physical Requirement - Reaching -Constantly7.Physical Requirement - Sitting -Frequently8.Physical Requirement - Standing -Frequently9.Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling -Frequently10.Physical Requirement - Talking -Constantly11.Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling -Occasionally12.Physical Requirement - Walking -Constantly13.Physical Requirement - Near Vision -Constantly14.Physical Requirement - Far Vision -Constantly15.Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination -Occasionally16.Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment -Constantly17.Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance -Frequently18.Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance -Occasionally19.Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases -Applicable20.Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid -Applicable21.Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure -Applicable22.Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure -Applicable23.Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals -ApplicableI have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to applyI Agree**Next
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