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Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.

Child Life Specialist New! Child Life Program | Part-Time | Phoenix Quick Apply!

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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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.

Position Duties

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.

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

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

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