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St. Joseph´s Hospital and Medical Center has been a symbol of quality healthcare in the Valley of the Sun for more than 110 years.

As one of the Valleys largest hospitals with more than 740-beds and 5,200 employees, we are extremely proud to announce that we are the only Arizona hospital to be voted a Best Place to Work in the Valley six years in a row. We are also proud to be named a Top 25 Workplaces for Women, a top hospital by Ranking Arizona Magazine and routinely recognized as one of the countrys best neuroscience centers by U.S. News & World Report. We are also the ONLY Valley Hospital located conveniently off of the Valleys Metro Light Rail.St. Josephs is home to: the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute; St. Josephs Childrens Health Center, which is the second largest provider of comprehensive pediatric services in the state; The Heart & Lung Institute at St. Josephs; and St. Josephs Trauma Center, which is one of the only Level 1 trauma centers in Arizona thats verified by the American College of Surgeons. St. Josephs continues to expand and enhance its services to meet the growing needs of the community by providing comprehensive neurological, neurosurgical, pediatric, perinatal, cardiac, thoracic, and cancer care. The hospitals nine critical care units serve more than 60,000 patients each year. As a mission-driven organization dedicated to the legacy of service and innovation set by its founders, the Sisters of Mercy, St. Josephs continues to help the underserved through clinics, community grants and outreach programs. The hospital is part of Catholic Healthcare West, which has more than 40 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada. POSITION REQUIREMENTS St. Josephs Healthy Steps Program within the PEDIATRIC AMBULATORY CARE CENTER is designed to enhance and expand preventive pediatric care for children birth to 3 years, utilizing developmental assessment tools, as well a behavioral and psychosocial screening tools. JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a Healthy Steps Coordinator who will coordinate and implement activities and functions of the Healthy Steps Program. Successful candidate will have previous child development experience with teaching and leadership skills. The Healthy Steps Program Coordinator will provide ongoing developmental training of pediatric residents, instruction of residents during well-child exams, individual developmental screening of patients, and information distribution to parents with the contest of the well-child exam.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducational Requirements:BS/BA IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY STUDIES, NURSING, PSYCHOLOGY OR CLOSELY RELATED FIELD, MASTERS PREFERREDExperience Requirements: 3-5 years previous experience in early child growth and development, parent-child relationships, child health and family systems and teaching of residents in a medical setting, Must be bi-lingual, English/SpanishQualifications:Masters degree in Child Development, Family Studies, or Psychology PLUS 2-3 years of experience in early childhood growth and development are required.Bilingual, English/Spanish required.Keywords; Child Development

DCMC Child life Responsibilities 1. Demonstrates, maintains, and directs a variety of skills regarding children during hospitalization or in ambulatory settings. 2. Collaborates with other health care professional in developing care plans for the psychosocial and emotional states for the child and family 3. Contributes to departmental projects, program, meetings, documentation and tracking outcome measures for self and department. 4. Maintains professional knowledge and skills. 5. Contributes to the efficient daily operation of the department, exemplifying excellent customer relations toward visitors, staff and coworkers, treating each person with respect and dignity without respect to position or power. 6. Orients, supervises and evaluates the work of volunteers. Supervises Child Life Assistant in work area. 7. Performs other duties as assigned by Director. Minimum Qualifications Completion of a 480 hour Child Life Internship is required. Bachelors or masters degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Child Life, or related field is required. Child Life Specialist Certification exam eligible is required. Child Life Specialist Certification preferred within two (2) years of hire date. Skills 1. Ability in establishing therapeutic relationships with children and/or their families. 2. Ability to a. Asses patient/family psychosocial and developmental strengths and risks, B. Plan goals, C. Implement interventions, and D. Evaluate effectiveness of assessment, plans and interventions.3. Ability to facilitate a variety of group and individual play and activities that promote development, self-expression, and mastery.4. Ability to provide constant attention to patients and families determining their needs, monitoring their behavior and providing necessary support up to eighty percent of work day. 5. Advanced documentation and written communication skills, usually acquired through internship and nine to twelve months on the job training. 6. Basic supervisory skills. 7. Strong multi-cultural skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and staff. 8. Strong time management and organization skills. 9. Skills in working as part of the health care team. 10. Knowledge of community resources available for children´s development/emotional therapy and/or support. 11. Prefer one year of experience working with programs addressing children´s emotional, social, and educational development. 12. Physical stamina, high energy, sensory acuity and clear speech are essential. Congenial, creative, enthusiastic and enjoy interacting with infants, children, and teenagers. 13. Bilingual competence preferred. Physical Demands Lights (requires lifting 20 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 20 lbs) Balancing:............Occasionally Bending:...............Frequently Carrying:...............Frequently Climbing:.............Rarely Crawling:..............Occasionally Crouching:............Frequently Fine Dexterity:.......Occasionally Foot Controls:.......Rarely Handing:..............Frequently Hearing:...............Continuously Kneeling:.............Frequently Lifting:..................Occasionally Pushing Pulling:...Frequently Reaching:............Frequently Sitting:...................Frequently Standing:..............Frequently Talking:................Frequently Twisting:..............Frequently Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Frequently Work Environment Exposure to blood borne pathogens is anticipated for all employees Supervision Received Senior Director of Nursing Supervision Exercised Volunteers and Child Life Assistants Physical Other NONE Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned.

St. Joseph´s Hospital and Medical Center is a 690+-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved.

Located conveniently off of the Valley´s Metro Light Rail in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph´s Hospital and Medical Center is a 690+-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. As one of the Valley’s largest hospitals we are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality tertiary care, medical education and research. It includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, the Heart & Lung Institute, St. Joseph´s Children’s Health Center and a Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is also a respected center for maternity care, orthopedics, oncology and many other medical services.St. Joseph´s is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Phoenix Business Journal and is the only Valley hospital to be named to the list six consecutive years. St. Joseph´s has also been named a Top 100 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, a Top 25 Workplace for Women by ArizonaWoman magazine and a top hospital in Ranking Arizona. U.S News &World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph´s among the best hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph’s was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. The hospital is part of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), one of the largest healthcare systems in the West with 41 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada.Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. POSITION REQUIREMENTS JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a dynamic SUPERVISOR for our CHILD LIFE DEPARTMENT. This position coordinates program development and supervise ongoing services of the Child Life team which includes: 9 FT specialists, 2 on call specialists, 5 activity assistants, 1 teacher, and 1 on call teacher. This position coordinates communication between the team and other specialties. Provides model patient care while striving to reduce stress and anxiety associated with health care by meeting the psychosocial and emotional developmental needs of the patient. Mentors and collaborates with child life staff and other team members. Advocates for departmental needs to enhance program and staff development. Additional duties include supervision and evaluation of Child Life Specialists, Activity Assistants and Volunteers, scheduling, budget variance reporting, promoting and education for child-friendly environments throughout hospital, attending meetings and fostering communication among team members.CHILD LIFE DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:St. Joseph´s Children´s Health Center (CHC) is committed to addressing the psychological, emotional and developmental needs of the children and young adults it serves. This involves the tireless work of a team of Child Life Specialists and Activity Assistants.Since 1982, the CHC´s Child Life Program has been helping children express their concerns and deal with fears that can surface during a hospital stay or clinic visit. The Child Life Specialist´s role is to help reduce stress and anxiety associated with hospitalization, provide support to all members of the family, and facilitate continued growth and development in the child. They use a variety of methods and strategies to make pediatric patients as comfortable as possible. This can include age appropriate education about upcoming tests and procedures, coping and distraction techniques, and play activities to promote normal growth and development.Support also extends to family members. The Program offers parents additional resources, educational materials and guidance. Services are also available to help siblings cope with having a hospitalized brother or sister.It takes a dedicated and compassionate individual to help children acclimate to a difficult and fast-paced environment. The CHC´s Child Life Specialists hold a minimum of a bachelor´s degree in Child Development, Family Studies or a related field and are specially trained in the effects of hospitalization on children and their families. Activity Assistants play a crucial role by running the playroom and providing activities for patients at bedside. They generally have a minimum of 2 years of college and extensive experience working with children.Child Life Specialists can be found throughout the hospital where children are served and are considered part of the trauma team for pediatric traumas.The CHC´s Child Life Program has the distinction of offering both inpatient and outpatient resources, ensuring that patient and family needs are met throughout the continuum of care.Inpatient Child LifeChild Life Specialists staff the inpatient program, helping children and their families through difficult situations and become an integral part of a patient´s experience. Child Life provides:Age-appropriate education to help children understand what to expect before a procedure Medical play to encourage children to gain a sense of control while allowing them to express fears and calm anxieties Emotional support, coping techniques and distraction during procedures Play opportunities at the bedside or in the playroom Diagnostic education and support for parents and siblings Special events to help promote normal routines (Birthday and holiday celebrations are held, along with visits from special guests such as players from the Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns.) Bereavement support for families and siblings of pediatric patients and young children of adult patients in the Intensive Care Units.Outpatient Child Life A Child Life program in the outpatient setting is unique and allows specialists to have on-going relationships with patients and their families. Specialists provide the same therapeutic care for patients as you would find inpatient, which includes preparation for surgeries, support through painful procedures, developmentally appropriate education about their diagnosis as well as normal play activities.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:BS degree in Child Life, child development or related field (Master´s preferred), 480 hour Child Life internship and experience with children in a healthcare setting, five+ years of direct patient care experience and current Child Life Certification through Child Life Council required.

Bachelors Degree; 1 year experience and current Illinois State Certification-Type 10 in the special education area or Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Unlimited.

The classroom counselor works as a member of the classroom team in conjunction with the teacher, providing clinical interventions for emotionally disturbed students.

Level of knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a bachelors degree, preferably in the field of psychology.A minimum of one years experience in working with severely, emotionally/behaviorally disordered children and adolescents.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital offers a unique, patient-centered philosophy on care. Our patients, our families and, of course, our employees benefit from this extraordinary healing environment. We are located one hour from Boston, only minutes from the ocean and lakes, and we are within close proximity to multiple colleges and universities. Wentworth-Douglass is hiring for the following position:Child Life SpecialistUtilize your professional therapeutic play, preparation and procedural support skills to meet the unique needs of the community hospital setting. This position is responsible for covering the inpatient Pediatric unit, Same Day Surgery, Radiology, Emergency Department, and additional units on a referral basis.Requirements:*Bachelors Degree in Child Life or related field*Child Life certification or eligibility to sit for exam*1-3 years experience as a Child Life Specialist