Child Life Program Director jobs in Tucson, AZ

Child Life Program Director manages and directs pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Evaluates programs and recommends changes to improve care for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Program Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Child Life Program Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Child Life Program Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Child Life Specialist
  • Children's Clinics
  • Tucson, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Children’s Clinics is seeking a fulltime or part time, Child Life Specialist.


    Located in beautiful Tucson, Arizona, Children’s Clinics is a welcoming, integrated, outpatient medical facility serving Southern Arizona’s children and their families. We provide over 25 medical and dental specialty clinics, primary care, behavioral health and outpatient rehabilitative therapy. The Clinic is centrally located and easily accessible. Join our team if you are mission driven and seeking a rewarding and fun career opportunity.


    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…

    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. The desired candidate will possess excellent communication skills to effectively intervene and collaborate with patients, families, clinic staff and members of the community; possess the ability to make accurate assessments, observe patient needs and develop/implement programs and activities to create a positive experience for the patient and their families; be organized, ability to multi-task, provide excellent customer service and thrive in a team environment to develop strategies to support patient and families adjust to the medical diagnosis and treatment.


    Master's degree plus one year experience required. Current BLS and Child Life Specialist certificate required. Experience with Electronic Health Records a plus.


    Please apply on-line at https://www.childrensclinics.org/about/careers/

    Qualifications

    JOB TITLE: Child Life Specialist


    JOB CODE: Z1012



    DEPARTMENT: Clinical Operations


    FLSA: Non-Exempt



    REPORTS TO: Manager of Nursing & Ancillary Services


    Job Grade: 7



    REVIEWED: 3/2023



    SUMMARY

    This position is responsible for providing children and their families developmental, educational, and therapeutic interventions. Supports growth and development while recognizing family strengths, and individuality and respecting different methods of coping. Supports the organization in providing a positive and supportive environment of care for the patients and their families.


    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


    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


    AGE OF PATIENTS ATTENDED BY EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION

    Check all that apply:

    ___ N/A _X_ Neonatal (newborn) _X_ Pediatric (birth-13) _X_ Young Adult (14-21) _X_ Adult (21-65)


    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.


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may potentially be exposed to infectious organisms during routine and emergency situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


    BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY: 1

    Category 1: Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required.


    Category 2: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure should be readily available.


    Category 3: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues.


    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.

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Child Life Specialist
  • Childrens Clinics For Rehabilitativ
  • Tucson, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Children’s Clinics is seeking a fulltime or part time, Child Life Specialist. Located in beautiful Tucson, Arizona, Children’s Clinics is a welcoming, integrated, outpatient medical facility serving S...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Program Coordinator (Youth)
  • Child & Family Resources
  • Tucson, AZ FULL_TIME
  • The Program Coordinator will work collaboratively between the LPKNC Coalition and Child & Family Resources Inc. The Program Coordinator will support the Senior Program Director, coalition, and program...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Program Assistant (PT)
  • Child & Family Resources
  • Sierra, AZ PART_TIME
  • GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Program Support Staff is responsible for providing administrative support to the Healthy Families Programs in Cochise CountyThe Program Support Staff will assist the Program Re...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Program Supervisor/ Data Entry Specialist
  • Child & Family Resources
  • Safford, AZ FULL_TIME
  • General Description:The Program Supervisor Data Entry Staff is responsible for providing administrative support to the Healthy Families Program in Safford. The Program Supervisor Data Entry Staff will...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Program Supervisor/ Family Assessment Worker
  • Child & Family Resources
  • Douglas, AZ FULL_TIME
  • GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Program Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of Family Support Specialists and effectively collaborating with the other program staff from collaborating agencies. This...
  • 9 Days Ago

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TOW Weapon System Program Director
  • Raytheon Technologies
  • Tucson, AZ
  • Date Posted: 2024-03-18 Country: United States of America Location: AZ202: 3350 EHemisphere Loop Bldg M09 3350 EHemisphe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Professional (Hybrid Remote/In-Office Position)
  • American Board of Radiology Incorporated
  • Tucson, AZ
  • Job Type Full-time Description The American Board of Radiology (ABR) is an independent, not-for-profit organization and ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Lead Teacher
  • Southwest Key Programs
  • Tucson, AZ
  • Job Summary:: The Assistant Lead Teacher is a professional leader in organizing the Education Department in partnership ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Client Advocate - Case Worker
  • Impact of Southern Arizona
  • Tucson, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description IMPACT is excited to launch this new position which will be developed collaboratively, a...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Family Medicine Residency Program Core Faculty
  • UHC Solutions
  • Marana, AZ
  • We are seeking a Family Medicine Residency Program Core Faculty to join the Residency team in the heart of Marana, AZ. T...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Case Manager
  • Southwest Key Programs
  • Tucson, AZ
  • Job Summary:: The Case Manager is responsible for the submission of service plans and other assessments required for the...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director - Villa Hermosa
  • Senior Resource Group
  • Tucson, AZ
  • For over 30 years, Senior Resource Group-SRG has been an innovator in the development and operation of senior living com...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director - Full-Time
  • Watermark Retirement Communities
  • Tucson, AZ
  • Watermark Retirement Communities has been a leader in the senior housing industry for over 30 years, and our commitment ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 United States Census put the population at 520,116, while the 2015 estimated population of the entire Tucson metropolitan statistical area (MSA) was 980,263. The Tucson MSA forms part of the larger Tucson-Nogales combined statistical area (CSA), with a total population of 1,010,025 as of the 2010 Census. Tucson is the second-largest populated city in Arizona behind Phoenix, both of which anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor. The city is 108 miles (174 km)...
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