CHILD LIFE RESIDENT DOG HANDLER - FULL TIME, DAYS (8HRS)

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day - 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children's health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community's pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices.

And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC's compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary

The Child Life Resident Dog Handler is a certified child life specialist who responsible for oversight of the assigned resident dog and serves as the primary handler for the dog.

The primary handler provides child life clinical interventions, utilizing the resident dog to promote healing, play, normalization of environment, positive coping and motivation in meeting clinical treatment goals.

Oversees and prioritizes the referral process for therapeutic visits with patients, families and staff and demonstrates the ability to safely and effectively control, manage and care for the dog.

Pay Range

Minimum $24.96 Midpoint $33.07 Maximum $41.19

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required : Minimum two years working as a certified child life specialist in a pediatric healthcare setting.
• Preferred : Four years of clinical experience as a certified Child Life Specialist.

Education

• Required : Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Family Studies or related field. Must meet current certified Child Life Specialist educational requirements set forth by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP).
• Preferred : Master's degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field.

Training

Required : Must have completed a clinical internship under the direct supervision of a certified child life specialist in a pediatric healthcare setting.

The handler selected to provide services in the Mental Health Inpatient Center (MHIC) must complete all pre-service and in-service MHIC training requirements.

Specialized Skills

Required : Ability to build and establish positive relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary team. Ability to interact with donors and the community.

Exceptional customer service standards. Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely manner, working collaboratively with all disciplines in the organization.

Familiarity with resident dog programs and its benefits. Strong knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent growth and development.

Strong knowledge of therapeutic play and coping facilitation techniques.

Licensure

Required : Certified Child Life Specialist through the Association of Child Life Professionals. Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or CHOC BLS Prep Course for RQI completed within 90 days of hire or transfer into position.

Work Environments - Functional Demand :

Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push / pull + / - 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) .

Physical Activity Requirements :

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use / repetitive motion, Pinching / fine motor activities, Push / Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat / kneel / crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements :

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements :

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement :

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.