Certified Child Life Specialist at CHILDRENS CLINICS FOR REHABILITATIVE SERVICES in Tucson, Arizona

Job Description:

Children’s Clinics is seeking a fulltime or part time, Child Life Specialist.

Excellent total rewards package, relocation assistance and $2,000 Sign-On Bonus plus Education Stipend of $500!

As a member of the Clinical Services team, the Child Life Specialist will join a strong transdisciplinary team serving a diverse patient population consisting primarily of children with complex medical needs including Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Neurogenic/Neurologic disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads normal play activities for patients/families.


• Participates in multidisciplinary health care teams.


• Provides procedural preparation and support for invasive procedures to alleviate a child’s stress and fear.


• Advocates for pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions and treatment plans that promote positive coping and assists staff, patients, and families in creating coping plans for procedures and other therapeutic interventions to help promote a positive experience.


• Provides developmental and psychosocial observations/assessments and interventions as appropriate.


• Provides opportunity for medical play and therapeutic activities.


• Performs other duties as required and assigned

In addition to competitive salary, we provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision


• 401(k) with company match


• Group Term Life in addition to voluntary Life Insurance


• Corporate Care (sick child/adult/pet and Tutoring Support)


• Pet Care program


• Tuition reimbursement


• Paid Sick, Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off


• Supplemental insurance


• Flexible Work Strategies (depending on position)


• And more…

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill in intervention and collaboration


• Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and detailed organization


• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members


• Ability to operate personal computer and related office equipment as needed to perform job function


• Ability to make accurate assessments, and observations of patient needs and to develop programs and activities to decrease anxiety and stress


• Ability to function as a team member and develop strategies to assist patients and families adjust to the medical diagnosis and treatment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master’s Degree required

Experience: 

• One or more years related experience required

Licenses and Certificates:

• Certified Child Life Specialist Certificate required


• BLS certification required

FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE

• Employees are required to maintain a current Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Proof of a current fingerprint clearance card must be received within 90 days of employment.

Children’s Clinics reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time in accordance with business needs.  This document is not intended to list all duties of the job.  It is descriptive only of the chief duties and responsibilities.