Sunrise on Wheels Coordinator

Sunrise On Wheels Coordinator

Under the direction of the Director of Sunrise Experience, the JCC is seeking to hire a part-time Sunrise on Wheels Coordinator stationed at the Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Clinic of Staten Island University Hospital in Staten Island. The mission of the JCC's Sunrise Experience program is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings. Sunrise accomplishes this through the creation and oversight of welcoming, inclusive summer day camps, year-round programs and in-hospital recreational activities, all offered free of charge. Sunrise on Wheels is a fun and exciting hospital outreach program that engages children with cancer in pediatric hospital playrooms by way of toys, games, crafts and fun. The Program Coordinator will be overseeing the program and volunteers while working side by side with hospital staff as well as the JCC and Sunrise Association.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Engage/play with children of all ages in a hospital environment.
• Create and oversee a volunteer team.
• Communicate with hospital staff (ie. Nurses, Social Workers, Child Life Specialists).
• Make sure the play area is safe for all who are participating in the program.
• Assess quality of toys, games, supplies, used in the program.
• Ensure HIPAA guidelines (privacy of patients) are being followed
• Hand in written summary of each session

Minimum Requirements:

• 18+ years of age.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to hire and supervise volunteers.
• Comfortable working in a hospital setting
• Spanish or Mandarin fluency preferred.
• Experience working with children is essential
• Must be up to date on all vaccines as per hospital guidelines.

Salary/Hours:

Part-time

Every Monday (9:30 AM – 2 PM)

Hourly Rate: $22.00