Certified Child Life Specialist
Job Category: Allied Health
Requisition Number: CHILD005912
Posted: September 18, 2024
Full-Time
Location
AK Native Medical Center
4315 Diplomacy Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508, USA
Why work for Southcentral Foundation Pediatric Team
Our benefits are designed around your health and needs. We offer employees one hour per week paid wellness leave, on-site fitness, and daycare facilities available.
Our clinic team environment is one of the robust in the country.
Our data-driven, non-RVU approach means that compensation is salary-based, encouraging a practice focused on health, not quantity. Our integrated and accessible approach to care makes your job easier. Our clinic coordinates patient care with integrated care teams that have access to multiple disciplines.
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate support as part of a multi-disciplinary care team working with pediatric customers who are experiencing a variety of developmental, mental, and/or emotional challenges in medical settings. The Child Life Specialist is responsible for using the principles of child life assessments and interventions to make meaningful coping plans and partner with the customer, family, and care teams to provide support through their healthcare experience.
Provides pre/post procedural teachings, emotional/psychosocial support, developmentally appropriate play activities, distraction and support during procedures, and age-appropriate medical play to enhance understanding of the hospital environment. Adheres to the professional standards of practice of the Association of Child Life Professionals.
Department Overview:
The Child Life program exists within the Child and Family Developmental Services department, serving both ambulatory and inpatient pediatric needs for the Alaska Native healthcare system.
We are currently seeking multiple Certified Child Life Specialists to expand our services and better serve the Alaska Native community. Opportunities in Emergency/Fast Track, Dental, Primary Care, and Specialty Pediatric clinics, etc. Reports to Lead Child Life Specialist. Works closely with a small Child Life team, as well as SLP, OT, PT, SW, and medical staff.
Qualifications:
- Current certification as a Child Life Specialist through the Child Life Certification Commission (CLCC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO, and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.
- Must meet the following conditions to qualify as an approved SCF driver:
- Valid Alaska driver’s license that meets State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) license requirements.
- No more than three (3) moving traffic violations or two (2) at-fault traffic accidents in the previous three (3) years.
- The driver must not have had ‘Driving Under the Influence’ (DUI) or ‘Driving While Intoxicated’ (DWI) violations as follows:
- Zero (0) violations in the past five (5) years.
- No more than two (2) violations in the past ten (10) years.
- Drivers must be at least 18 years of age. Drivers 18 through 20 years of age may only transport equipment, materials, and employees. Drivers who transport customers must be 21 years of age or older.
- Prior to hire date, must provide current copy no more than 60 days old of driving record from issuing State.
Native Preference: Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting, and training.
Employee Health Requirements: Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.
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