Artist in Residence - Pediatric Child Life - PRN - Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville, AL

12d

About The Position

The Arts in Medicine (AIM) program at Huntsville Hospital Health System helps adult and pediatric patients and families to cope with hospitalization through the expressive arts to enhance the healthcare experience. The mid level Artist-in-Residence is an artist with more than five years experience. The AIR will develop creative arts programming designed to encourage creativity. The main focus of the AIR will be to bring the creative arts in patients, family members and staff through one-on-one and group contact.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Art or demonstrate professional artistic ability
Knowledge and expertise in a chosen art form.
Understanding of the benefits of creative engagement.
Understanding that not everyone wants to participate in the creative process.
A genuine interest in people and a caring attitude.
Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults from diverse backgrounds and disciplines
Passion for sharing and teaching art and art-making.
Flexibility.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to build relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
Ability to manage volunteers.
Experience facilitating creative activities in group and one-on-one setting to participants at all skill levels.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible spending
short term and long term disability
several retirement account options with 401K organization match
nurse residency program
tuition assistance
student loan reimbursement
On-site training and education opportunities
Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!