Phoenix Children's
Position Details
Department: PCH-MAIN | Child Life Program
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Thu, Fri, Sat, Days, Evenings, 8:30am-6pm
Category: Child Life/Teachers
Posting #: 987588
Employee Type: Part-Time
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.
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.
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.
Values (Key Points):
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.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
Master's degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field. (Preferred)
Experience:
Completion of a minimum 480‑hour professional Child Life Internship, under the direction of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Experience working with children in a child‑care capacity, including private employment or volunteer roles.
Professional Child Life experience in a hospital environment.
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)
Certification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position:
Basic Life Support – Required
Cert Child Life Specialist – Required
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Physical Requirement – Climbing – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Hearing – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Pushing/pulling – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Reaching – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Sitting – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Standing – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Talking – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Tasting/smelling – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Walking – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Near Vision – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Far Vision – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Color Discrimination – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Radiation exposure – Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable
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Location: Phoenix
Shift: Thu, Fri, Sat, Days, Evenings, 8:30am-6pm
Category: Child Life/Teachers
Posting #: 987588
Employee Type: Part-Time
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.
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.
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.
Values (Key Points):
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.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
Master's degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation or related field. (Preferred)
Experience:
Completion of a minimum 480‑hour professional Child Life Internship, under the direction of a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Experience working with children in a child‑care capacity, including private employment or volunteer roles.
Professional Child Life experience in a hospital environment.
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)
Certification / License / Registry Requirements for the Position:
Basic Life Support – Required
Cert Child Life Specialist – Required
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Physical Requirement – Climbing – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Hearing – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Pushing/pulling – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Reaching – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Sitting – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Standing – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Talking – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Tasting/smelling – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Walking – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Near Vision – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Far Vision – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Color Discrimination – Occasionally
Physical Requirement – Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
Physical Requirement – Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
Physical Requirement – Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Radiation exposure – Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable
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