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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Child Life Program Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the child life program in our healthcare facility. This includes developing and implementing child life programs, supervising child life specialists, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality child life services to patients and their families. The Child Life Program Manager will also be responsible for budget management, staff training and development, and compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child life services, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for improving the lives of children and families in healthcare settings.
Responsibilities
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- Supervise child life specialists
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality child life services
- Manage program budget
- Train and develop staff
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Evaluate program effectiveness
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of child life practices
- Advocate for the needs of patients and their families
Requirements
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- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credential
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in child life services
- Experience in program management
- Excellent leadership skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of child development and family-centered care
- Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Compassionate and empathetic demeanor
- Ability to handle stressful situations
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience with child life programs?
- How do you handle stressful situations?
- What strategies do you use to manage a team?
- How do you ensure the delivery of high-quality child life services?
- Can you describe a time when you had to advocate for a patient or their family?