Child Life Specialist ! Child Life Program | Part-Time | Phoenix Quick ! Child Life Pro

Position Summary

This position plans and provides therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial developmental care with pediatric patients and their families, 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.

• Plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient goals, based upon assessment findings.
• 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 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.

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

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field (Required)
• Master’s degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field (Preferred)

Experience

• Completion of a minimum 480 hour professional Child Life Internship (Required)
• Experience working with children in a child care capacity, to include private employment or volunteer roles (Required)
• Professional Child Life experience in a hospital environment (Preferred)

Special Skills

• Bilingual English-Spanish skills (Preferred)

Additional Requirements

• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or obtain within 30 days of hire (Required)
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential from the Child Life Certifying Commission (CLCC) or obtain within 12 months of hire and maintain thereafter (Required)
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential, from the National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) (Preferred)

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Climbing – Occasionally
• Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Occasionally
• Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Constantly
• Hearing – Constantly
• Pushing/pulling – Occasionally
• Reaching – Constantly
• Sitting – Frequently
• Standing – Frequently
• Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently
• Talking – Constantly
• Tasting/smelling – Occasionally
• Walking – Constantly
• Near Vision – Constantly
• Far Vision – Constantly
• Color Discrimination – Occasionally
• Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
• Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
• Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
• Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
• Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
• Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable
• Radiation exposure – Applicable
• Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable