Community Services Coordinator - Child Life Specialist - Ventura County
Ventura, CA
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Community Services Coordinator - Child Life Specialist
Salary
$61,136.59 - $85,704.64 Annually
Location
Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
0406HCA-24AG (ECA)
Department
Health Care Agency
Division
Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital
Opening Date
09/23/2024
Closing Date
10/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
Description
Under general direction of the Associate Chief Nursing Executive or NICU/Pediatrics/PICU Nurse Director, incumbent is the pediatric lead to support children and their families through illnesses and medical procedures. The Child Life Specialist (CLS) will have advanced knowledge and skills required for this role including clinical expertise in the focused areas of care. The CLS promotes normal growth and development through provision of age-appropriate opportunities for play, learning, self-expression, family involvement, and peer interaction. Acts as a resource to staff, patients, families, and the general public regarding assigned areas of responsibility.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This classification differs from other classifications in that incumbents are academically prepared through higher education (minimum of an undergraduate degree) and through clinical internship experience. Incumbent must meet the training requirements for certification eligibility as outlined by the Child Life Certification Commission.
EDUCATION/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center / Santa Paula Hospital
PAYROLL TITLE: Community Services Coordinator
Community Services Coordinator is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this position only. There is currently one (1) full-time Regular vacancy within Ventura County Medical Center.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: September 23, 2024
CLOSING DATE: October 7, 2024
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
+ Collaborates with the healthcare team to assess patient needs and establish care plan goals.
+ Develops and implements appropriate play, recreation, and art activities for pediatric patients to aid in coping with illness and hospitalization;
+ Provides consultation and support to healthcare providers, ensuring that care strategies are safe, cost-effective, evidence-based, and compliant with regulatory standards.
+ Maintains clear communication among nursing, medical, and ancillary staff, conducting daily rounds to assess quality of care and address patient issues.
+ Ensures each child’s program is consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
+ Develops and delivers in-service training for hospital staff on Child Life principles and monitors the effectiveness of educational programs.
+ Collaborates with others to manage the Child Life Program Volunteers, including orienting, training, and supervising volunteers and students who support the pediatric units.
+ Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in clinical practice.
+ Participates in multidisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and hospital committees, and leads assigned committees to achieve departmental goals; and
+ Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Considerable experience in child life, child development, psychology, or education which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities.
The required knowledge and abilities also can be obtained by:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or related field
+ At least one (1) year of qualifying experience within a Child Life Specialist role
Necessary Special Requirements:
+ Must possess a current Child Life Specialist Certification
+ Must possess a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
+ Must possess experience conducting classroom training and educational workshops
+ Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills?
Desired
+ Experience working with electronic medical records
+ Project Management experience
+ Master’s degree in Child Life or related field
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
+ community organization, services, and resources
+ Designing supportive child activities
+ interdisciplinary team dynamics
+ principles of supervision and case management
+ federal and state laws and ordinances applicable to patient rights
+ Performance standards in accordance with the Association of Child Life Professionals
+ Physiological and psychological impact of children with illness and hospitalization
Working ability to:
+ develop educational programs and evaluation plans
+ coordinate activities among various groups
+ plan and organize work of others
+ conduct classroom training or educational workshops
+ communicate effectively orally and in writing
+ exercise sound judgment in treatment of patients
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.
To apply on-line, please refer to our website at ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or
"civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.
ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating examinees' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.
If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, a T&E or an Oral Examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.
Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Erika Ayala by e-mail at Erika.Ayala@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5164.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)
(SEIU)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
+ Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.
+ Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)
+ Memorandum of Agreement
Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS
01
Please select the option below that best describes your experience working in a Child Life Specialist Role.
+ No experience
+ 0 to less than 1 year
+ 1 to 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 4 years or more
02
Using correct grammar and complete sentences, describe your experience conducting classroom training and educational workshops.
NOTE: In order to receive credit for this experience, you MUST include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. If you do not have this type of experience, please type, "None."
03
Using correct grammar and complete sentences, describe your experience working with interdisciplinary teams. In your response, include:
a. Position title(s)
b. Description of project(s) being created
c. How you navigated different perspectives and expertise
d. Outcome of the project(s)
04
Using correct grammar and complete sentences, describe your experience with program development and implementation. Please include the name of the employer, start date, and end date.
NOTE: In order to receive credit for this experience, you MUST include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. If you do not have this type of experience, please type, "None."
05
Using correct grammar and complete sentences, describe your experience with electronic medical records.
NOTE: In order to receive credit for this experience, you MUST include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. If you do not have this type of experience, please type, "None."
06
Please indicate your Microsoft Excel skill level:
+ No Experience
+ Beginner
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
07
Please indicate your Microsoft Word skill level:
+ No Experience
+ Beginner
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
08
Please indicate your Microsoft PowerPoint skill level:
+ No Experience
+ Beginner
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
09
Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Child Life or in a related field?
Note: In order to receive the credit, you must include the course information in the Education section of your application. Failure to do so could result in your application being removed from consideration.
+ Yes
+ No
10
Do you possess a current Child Life Specialist certification?
Note: In order to receive the credit, you must include the course information in the Certification/License section of your application. Failure to do so could result in your application being removed from consideration.
+ Yes
+ No
11
Do you possess a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) certification?
Note: In order to receive the credit, you must include the course information in the Certification/License section of your application. Failure to do so could result in your application being removed from consideration.
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Agency
Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
Website
http://hr.ventura.org
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Community Services Coordinator - Child Life Specialist
Salary
$61,136.59 - $85,704.64 Annually
Location
Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
0406HCA-24AG (ECA)
Department
Health Care Agency
Division
Ventura County Medical Center and/or Santa Paula Hospital
Opening Date
09/23/2024
Closing Date
10/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
Description
Under general direction of the Associate Chief Nursing Executive or NICU/Pediatrics/PICU Nurse Director, incumbent is the pediatric lead to support children and their families through illnesses and medical procedures. The Child Life Specialist (CLS) will have advanced knowledge and skills required for this role including clinical expertise in the focused areas of care. The CLS promotes normal growth and development through provision of age-appropriate opportunities for play, learning, self-expression, family involvement, and peer interaction. Acts as a resource to staff, patients, families, and the general public regarding assigned areas of responsibility.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This classification differs from other classifications in that incumbents are academically prepared through higher education (minimum of an undergraduate degree) and through clinical internship experience. Incumbent must meet the training requirements for certification eligibility as outlined by the Child Life Certification Commission.
EDUCATION/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center / Santa Paula Hospital
PAYROLL TITLE: Community Services Coordinator
Community Services Coordinator is represented by the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this position only. There is currently one (1) full-time Regular vacancy within Ventura County Medical Center.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: September 23, 2024
CLOSING DATE: October 7, 2024
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
+ Collaborates with the healthcare team to assess patient needs and establish care plan goals.
+ Develops and implements appropriate play, recreation, and art activities for pediatric patients to aid in coping with illness and hospitalization;
+ Provides consultation and support to healthcare providers, ensuring that care strategies are safe, cost-effective, evidence-based, and compliant with regulatory standards.
+ Maintains clear communication among nursing, medical, and ancillary staff, conducting daily rounds to assess quality of care and address patient issues.
+ Ensures each child’s program is consistent with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
+ Develops and delivers in-service training for hospital staff on Child Life principles and monitors the effectiveness of educational programs.
+ Collaborates with others to manage the Child Life Program Volunteers, including orienting, training, and supervising volunteers and students who support the pediatric units.
+ Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in clinical practice.
+ Participates in multidisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and hospital committees, and leads assigned committees to achieve departmental goals; and
+ Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Considerable experience in child life, child development, psychology, or education which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities.
The required knowledge and abilities also can be obtained by:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or related field
+ At least one (1) year of qualifying experience within a Child Life Specialist role
Necessary Special Requirements:
+ Must possess a current Child Life Specialist Certification
+ Must possess a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
+ Must possess experience conducting classroom training and educational workshops
+ Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills?
Desired
+ Experience working with electronic medical records
+ Project Management experience
+ Master’s degree in Child Life or related field
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
+ community organization, services, and resources
+ Designing supportive child activities
+ interdisciplinary team dynamics
+ principles of supervision and case management
+ federal and state laws and ordinances applicable to patient rights
+ Performance standards in accordance with the Association of Child Life Professionals
+ Physiological and psychological impact of children with illness and hospitalization
Working ability to:
+ develop educational programs and evaluation plans
+ coordinate activities among various groups
+ plan and organize work of others
+ conduct classroom training or educational workshops
+ communicate effectively orally and in writing
+ exercise sound judgment in treatment of patients
Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.
To apply on-line, please refer to our website at ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or
"civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.
ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating examinees' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as "See Resume" or "Refer to Resume" are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation.
If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, a T&E or an Oral Examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.
Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Erika Ayala by e-mail at Erika.Ayala@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5164.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE
Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)
(SEIU)
To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.
+ Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.
+ Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)
+ Memorandum of Agreement
Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS
01
Please select the option below that best describes your experience working in a Child Life Specialist Role.
+ No experience
+ 0 to less than 1 year
+ 1 to 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 4 years or more
02
Using correct grammar and complete sentences, describe your experience conducting classroom training and educational workshops.
NOTE: In order to receive credit for this experience, you MUST include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. If you do not have this type of experience, please type, "None."
03
Using correct grammar and complete sentences, describe your experience working with interdisciplinary teams. In your response, include:
a. Position title(s)
b. Description of project(s) being created
c. How you navigated different perspectives and expertise
d. Outcome of the project(s)
04
Using correct grammar and complete sentences, describe your experience with program development and implementation. Please include the name of the employer, start date, and end date.
NOTE: In order to receive credit for this experience, you MUST include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. If you do not have this type of experience, please type, "None."
05
Using correct grammar and complete sentences, describe your experience with electronic medical records.
NOTE: In order to receive credit for this experience, you MUST include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. If you do not have this type of experience, please type, "None."
06
Please indicate your Microsoft Excel skill level:
+ No Experience
+ Beginner
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
07
Please indicate your Microsoft Word skill level:
+ No Experience
+ Beginner
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
08
Please indicate your Microsoft PowerPoint skill level:
+ No Experience
+ Beginner
+ Intermediate
+ Advanced
09
Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Child Life or in a related field?
Note: In order to receive the credit, you must include the course information in the Education section of your application. Failure to do so could result in your application being removed from consideration.
+ Yes
+ No
10
Do you possess a current Child Life Specialist certification?
Note: In order to receive the credit, you must include the course information in the Certification/License section of your application. Failure to do so could result in your application being removed from consideration.
+ Yes
+ No
11
Do you possess a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) certification?
Note: In order to receive the credit, you must include the course information in the Certification/License section of your application. Failure to do so could result in your application being removed from consideration.
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
Agency
Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
Website
http://hr.ventura.org
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email
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