What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Program Manager position at beBeeCare?
Child Life Specialist Job Description
This role is responsible for developing and implementing programs to meet the psychological, emotional, and developmental needs of pediatric patients and their families.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Ccoordinate and supervise special events in inpatient pediatric areas
- Collaborate with marketing and public affairs teams to facilitate photography and filming activities, radio, television interviews, and corporate donor engagement
- Develop strategic plans to reduce fear and anxiety experienced by children in healthcare environments
- Prepare patients and families for procedures, disease processes, and the healthcare environment using therapeutic play activities as treatment tools
- Evaluate child's developmental stage, ability to understand and cope with the health care environment, temperament, and emotional state
- Identify patient and family coping strategies and apply strategies to assist in coping with stress of hospitalization, illness, death, and/or loss
- Implement specialized services to best meet individual child's needs
- Provide consultation to other healthcare workers regarding developmental and behavioral issues impacting patient care
- Participate in record-keeping of vital statistics for Child Life Department demonstrating which Child Life services have been provided to patients
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree In Child Life or related field
- 1 year In a healthcare setting with Children as a Child Life Specialist
- CCLS - Certified Child Life Specialist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
This position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Salary : $40,000 - $90,000