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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Child Life Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing child life programs and services. This includes planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic play programs, providing emotional support to children and families, and educating staff and volunteers on child development and the impact of illness, injury, and hospitalization on this development. The Child Life Coordinator will also be responsible for managing the child life department's budget, resources, and staff. This role requires a strong understanding of child development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with children, families, and healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Coordinate and manage child life programs and services.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic play programs.
- Provide emotional support to children and families.
- Educate staff and volunteers on child development and the impact of illness, injury, and hospitalization on this development.
- Manage the child life department's budget, resources, and staff.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to children.
- Develop and implement training programs for child life staff and volunteers.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of child life services.
- Participate in research and professional development activities.
Requirements
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- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential.
- Experience in a healthcare setting.
- Strong understanding of child development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with children, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Ability to manage a budget and resources.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards.
- Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in coordinating child life programs?
- How do you provide emotional support to children and families?
- How do you educate staff and volunteers on child development?
- How do you manage a budget and resources?
- What knowledge do you have of healthcare regulations and standards?