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Variable

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Variable

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Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Job Description

Plans, provides, and implements art within the healthcare setting. Utilizes a variety of mediums to allow for expressive and creative experiences for patients and families in a safe and therapeutic setting.

Experience

* 1 year of experience in teaching/providing art experiences to children

* Experience with children in a group setting

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in special needs/hospitalized children

* Computer skills

Education

* Bachelor's degree in Art Education, Art Therapy, or related field

Certification Summary

* Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Must be able to work under deadlines, with multiple tasks, and with individuals representing all levels within the organization

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate well in person, in writing, and on the phone

* Demonstrated experience with pediatric age-appropriate treatment and practice

* Interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

* Facilitates group and individual art experiences, focusing on creativity and therapeutic opportunities.

* Encourages ongoing participation of long-term patients with multipart activities tailored to individual interests and therapeutic needs as referred by a Child Life specialist.

* Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for individual and group art experiences.

* Supervises Art Program volunteers.

* May assist Child Life specialists with legacy-building and family support at end of life.

* May assist and collaborate with the Foundation, Marketing and Public Relations in fundraising events and donor relations/activities.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1405 Clifton Rd NE

Job Family

Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support