Clinical Services 0.6 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shift - 24 Month Fixed Term At Stanford Children’s Health, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job Summary This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. Under the direction of the Manager of Child Life Services and in accordance with the medical orders of referring physicians, nurse practitioners, or other medical staff, this position is a Certified Child Life Specialist and a facility dog handler with the responsibility for the coordination of the Stanford Medical Children¿s Health's Packard Paws Facility Dog and volunteer pet therapy programming. The Program Coordinator role is an experienced child life specialist role who is a facility dog handler that provides therapeutic interventions utilizing pet assisted therapy, facility dog at bedside, in clinics, and throughout the medical center for patients and family members as referred by healthcare team (procedural support, co-treating with nursing and physical therapy, companionship visits, comfort for families facing difficult situations, end of life, etc.). The Child Life Specialist provides pre/post procedural teaching, emotional/psychosocial support, developmentally appropriate play activities, distraction and support during procedures, and age-appropriate medical play to enhance understanding of the hospital environment. Child Life Specialists provide support to siblings, caregivers, and other family members as well as coping and support interventions for bereavement and end of life care. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to create and support individualized plans of care while adhering to the professional standards of practice of the Association of Child Life Professionals. Essential Functions The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. + Provide therapeutic interventions utilizing pet assisted therapy, facility dog at bedside, in clinics, and throughout the medical center for patients and family members as referred by healthcare team (procedural support, co-treating with nursing and physical therapy, companionship visits, comfort for families facing difficult situations, end of life, etc.). + Assists with planning and coordination of facility dog program. Interviews, orients, trains employee facility dog handlers in collaboration with Child Life Manager. Provides ongoing mentoring to staff designated as facility dog handlers. Collaborates with Volunteer Services in the facilitation of the volunteer pet therapy services. + Responsible for communicating with our outside pet therapy and facility dog organizations/coordinators. Maintains in house veterinary records and helps track program spending. Provides input into the Pet therapy policy and creates/implements facility dog and pet therapy programming, in addition to providing clinical interventions. + Educates staff, community, donors, and others on the use of Pet Assisted Therapy Services and their distinct role in the therapeutic process to promote healing and enhance coping skills. + Assess and evaluate quality of programming and adjust as necessary. Upholds all requirements for dog handling set forth by Canine Companions for Independence regarding weight management, vet care, home environment, grooming, reporting and follow ups. + Assesses and interacts with patients and families using theories of Child Life, child development, family systems and cultural background. Provides appropriate care based on the needs of the specific individual, including age, and referring treatment or intervention goal with the utilization of pet assisted therapy services. + Provides proficient child life services to patients and family members, including developmentally appropriate therapeutic activities, education, procedural preparation, coping facilitation, and support as it relates to their illness and medical treatment. Utilizes a clinical decision-making process and critical thinking to effectively deliver patient care. + Takes a proactive role in soliciting patient/family priorities for support/education in creating a responsive plan of care, recognizes changes in patient/family clinical condition and revises plan of care. + Assists the patient/family in their adjustment to the hospital, diagnosis, and/or treatment plan. + Establishes and maintains a healthy, balanced, and therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. + Assesses, individualizes, and evaluates plan of care based on family/patient physical, developmental, emotional, and recreational needs requiring minimal guidance, while possessing a depth of knowledge of child development. + Regularly uses medical play as an assessment tool in recognizing the child¿s understanding of the health care experience and as an outlet for fears/concerns/effective coping. + Develops and implements or improvises individualized patient/family teaching tools using appropriate patient education resources. + Investigates barriers to patient/family education and develops plan to alleviate barriers in learning process. + Interacts in a cooperative manner within the healthcare team to support and contribute to the care goals. Professionally communicates plan to multidisciplinary team members and family. + Collaborates with patients, families, volunteers and multidisciplinary team members to provide optimal care and services. + Initiates and participates in team meetings and discussions regarding patient/family care and/or practice issues. + Demonstrates compliance with patient care documentation standards, providing support to newer staff regarding documentation practices as needed. + Develops and supports a productive work environment for students once the minimum standard of hours is achieved as set forth by the Association of Child Life Professionals. + Interviews, orients, trains, supervises and evaluates child life students and volunteers. + Orients and trains new employees to the department when applicable. + Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, patients, families, and the public; representing the child life department on hospital-wide committees or other unit committees, as evidenced by department observation. + Effectively and efficiently balances the clinical responsibilities, professional growth, and development opportunities through active participation in the Child Life Clinical Advancement Ladder. + Supports research and project improvement related initiatives. Collaborates with principal investigator to facilitate data collection. + Performs other work related duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Education: Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or a directly related field in the Behavioral Sciences or Human Development. Experience: One (1) year of trained experience working as a facility dog handler. Five (5) years of directly related experience working with children in individual and group-based interventions preferred. License/Certification: CCLS (Certified Child Life Specialist) - Valid national CCLS Certification issued by the Association of Child Life Professional (ACLP)AND Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association (BLS). Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification. + Complete functional knowledge of the PAWS program including the ability to engage in decision making based on hospital policy, canine companion requirements, and patient care needs. + Demonstrates advanced child life specialist competencies, skills, and professional responsibilities in adherence with professional standards of practice. + Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and effective communication skills, flexibility, and a proven understanding of child development. + Demonstrates ability to work well with children of all ages and is able to build outstanding rapport with patients and families. + Demonstrates ability to be a team member across multiple professional disciplines. + Demonstrates ability to work independently and a willingness to learn hospital routines, policies, and procedures. + Demonstrates understanding and ability to show respect and appreciation for others and their uniqueness; remaining curious and appreciating cultural differences. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (1.0 FTE): $82,596.80 to $97,479.20 Equal Opportunity Employer L ucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. REQNUMBER: 19642-1A