Coordinator, Pediatric Inpatient Program

Principal Responsibilities :

Sunrise Day Camp-Chicago, a program of JCC Chicago, is a proud member of the Sunrise Association, whose mission is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings worldwide. 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.

The Pediatric Inpatient Program Coordinator (Sunrise) will work under the supervision of the Sunrise Day Camp Director. They will plan and oversee all in-hospital programming, year-round programs and help with the recruitment of campers in accordance with the mission of camp. The coordinator will build relationships with families and staff, provide quality results, and be a role model to all volunteers and families.

JCC Chicago is an equal opportunity agency that offers programs for all ages and abilities. Our goal is to foster relationships, build our community, and create connections that will enable our mission to reach a larger impact. We welcome you to join us in building your career, as we build a stronger community.

Key Areas of Responsibility :

• Attend and lead all Sunrise on Wheels in hospital programs 4 mornings a week (hospitals include but not limited to Rush, Lurie's and Advocate Park Ridge)
• Work with the coordinator of volunteers within JCC Chicago
• Recruit, Supervise, Support, and Train Volunteers for hospitals.
• Oversee volunteer scheduling, annual reviews, hospital qualifications, and input on program.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines and requirements in hospital and within the Sunrise Wheels standards.
• Plan and order supplies to go with monthly Wheels themes.
• Stock and make sure all supplies are in good working condition and cleaned.
• Distribute Sunrise marketing materials to hospitals (both partnering and non-partnering hospitals)
• On-going correspondence and communication with hospitals
• Monthly touchpoints for staff in hospital to connect with Sunrise.
• Distribute Sunrise marketing materials to families who are eligible for camp.
• Create leads in campminder of potential camp families.
• Maintain and communicate with hospital staff, social workers, CLS, in both partnering hospitals and non-partnering hospitals.
• Work with Hospital staff to plan and / or attend hospital events or created Sunrise events (i.e. holiday parties, picnics, or family events)
• Attend 3-4 regional meetings per year to discuss program updates, share strategies, and connect with other Association coordinators.
• Report Session Notes after each site is visited to the association and camp director.
• Create and distribute Sunrise Anytime bags.
• Help plan and attend Sunrise Fundays-year-round family programming.
• During the camp season, attend camp in Lake Zurich 1-2 days a week, depending on schedule to help with programming and maintain relationships with families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

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Our GPS is set to J.

We are a collaborative, dynamic, forward-looking team whose passion has a purpose.

With Jewish values as our compass, we are moving JCC Chicago in new exciting directions that will strengthen our Jewish community, enrich generations, nurture friendships, respect traditions and bring out the best in very life we touch.

Led by our dynamic and forward-thinking Executive Team, JCC Chicago enriches lives and builds community through vibrant, meaningful experiences. We are a collaborative, dynamic, forward-looking team whose passion has a purpose. With Jewish values as our compass, we are moving JCC Chicago in new exciting directions that will strengthen our Jewish community, enrich generations, nurture friendships, respect traditions and bring out the best in every life we touch.

JCC Chicago is the largest JCC system in North America, with more than 500 staff in over 13 diverse locations across the metropolitan area. Our core program offerings include Early Childhood Education, Children and Family Engagement Programs, J at School, Sports & Recreation, Aquatics, Arts & Ideas, Day Camps and Overnight Camp.

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