Coordinator Child Life Zone Program - Child Life

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Child Life/Child Development, interacts with patients and families, and provides children with a variety of appropriate and purposeful developmental experiences that will elevate their quality of life during their healthcare visit and enhance their personal development. Oversees Child Life Zone operations through program development, play facilitation, and management of CCTV programming. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Develops and implements programming that promotes optimal development for children in the healthcare setting and supports family members. Promotes, advertises, and speaks to Child Life Zone services to patients, families, and staff. Implements planned and purposeful play activities /interventions which are supportive and dependent on the child’s age, developmental level, and needs during the health care visit by developing adaptive play materials and teaching tools to be used by patients and by coordinating events or unique opportunities for a designated population. Documents interactions with patients and families per department policy. Plans for, orders, and collects needed materials and equipment to support the therapeutic and educational activities within budgeted guidelines and in consultation with the Child Life Manager. Finds innovative tools/resources to save money without adversely affecting programming. Serves as a resource to patients, families, and other healthcare team members regarding services available through child life and the community such as participating in team meetings, serving on a hospital committee, serving as an advocate for children, and developing educational tools for patients and families. Evaluates Child Life Programming in collaboration with the Manager by participating in 1:1 and monthly staff meetings and quarterly rounding. Supervises and orients Child Life volunteers. Occasional coordination with student programming. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population‑specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Continuously strives to improve own knowledge and skills by attending conferences or workshops, obtaining additional certifications, and participating in research. Appropriately adapts assigned patient care assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age‑specific and other developmental needs of each patient served. Serves as a liaison for community partners and donors. Represents the Child Life Zone in professional and community settings. Promotes a family‑centered environment. Ensures delivery of safe patient care. Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health. Successfully completes annual competencies established for the Job, in including age‑specific and other special needs of patients and families served by the department. Attends in‑services and seeks opportunities for professional development. Attends and presents (as needed) at staff meetings. Participates in ongoing education and networking provided by the Teammates for Kids Foundation. Completes all HealthStream, Genesis, and Child Life Competencies. Maintains reports/productivity data. Contributes to the annual report. Collaborates with the social media team to contribute Child Life Zone‑related content. Participates in various department responsibilities. Meets monthly with an assigned mentor for the first year of employment. Must have knowledge of growth and development, patient/family reactions to hospitalization, and coping strategies. Must possess interpersonal skills and communicate effectively. Must have a working knowledge of educational development. Must understand hospital policies and medical terminology/procedures. Must also be able to problem solve, be creative, take initiative, and work independently. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's degree is required Bilingual - English/Spanish is preferred Experience Previous experience working with children is required Previous experience with therapeutic use of play materials/activities is required 1 - 3 years of work experience with children is preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS certification is required In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr CHRISTUS Health