Child Life Supervisor (CCLS Certification Required)

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

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Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type: Full time

Department:

CC017220 Child Life, Education, and Creative Arts

Summary:

NICU, Full Time, Monday- Friday 8am-4:30p/ Supervise Students

Additional Information:

Supports the leadership of Child Life and Education with the operations of the department. Supervises staff, staff recruiting/recognition/retention and staff development programs. Provides unit coverage for clinical services.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Recommended Education: Master's Degree

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 4 years with 1 year of leadership experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

1 of the following certifications is required -

Recommended Certifications:

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP), Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC) - American Music Therapy Association, Teacher's License - AR Department of Education

Description

1. Gathers information and document the psychosocial needs of patients and families through patient/family meeting, nursing report and consultation with medical staff.
2. Ensures patients and families receive appropriate clinical services, medical plan, prepare families for medical events, assist with hospitalization and diagnosis, emotional support and discharge planning.
3. Provides patients and families with developmental services including group activities and interventions.
4. Maintains safe environment with appropriate materials and supplies to make it conducive to play with documented attendance and interventions.
5. Supervises, orients, and trains volunteers and Interns to provide quality interactions with patients.
6. Assists Manager with department goals, action plans, new employee orientation, training, serving on committees, and all HR activities.
7. Supervises department staff delegating patient care services, projects, research, volunteer supervision and committee appointments.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.