Where We Live

Anchorage is surrounded by majestic snowcapped mountains, hundreds of miles of trails, downhill and cross-country ski areas, world-class fishing, and more. Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska, with a population of more than 300,000 people.

Alaska is known for its unique wildlife, beautiful summers (Anchorage averages 19.5 hours of sunlight a day), and breathtaking displays of the northern lights. If you enjoy the outdoors, socializing, and adventures, Alaska is the place for you!

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.

Clinic Overview:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate support as part member of a multi-disciplinary care team working with pediatric customer owners 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 owner, 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 Specialty Pediatrics department, serving both ambulatory and inpatient pediatric needs for the Alaska Native healthcare system.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking multiple 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 small Child Life team, as well as SLP, OT, PT, SW and medical staff.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. Current certification as a Child Life Specialist through the Child Life Certification Commission (CLCC).

2. 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.

3. 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 to include:
  • May drive in Alaska for up to 90 days with a valid out-of-State license, then must obtain an Alaska driver’s license.
  • For Commercial driver licenses, you must obtain an Alaska CDL within 30 days of becoming a resident.
  • No more than three (3) moving traffic violations (as defined by Alaska Statutes Title 28) 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) or ‘Operating Under the Influence’ (OUI) 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 and must have completed the probationary period of license requirements for Alaska.
  • Prior to hire date, must provide current copy no more than 60 days old of driving record from issuing State.