Child Life Activity Coordinator | Le Bonheur's Child Life Dept | FT Day

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Child Life Activity Coordinator plans and coordinates a variety of child life activities designed to reduce the stress and anxiety accompanying hospitalization and other health care encounters. Coordinates the receipt, storage and distribution of in-kind donations. Plans, maintains, and provides programming for the child life programmatic programs. Serves as the primary escort for family members participating in the Parent Present Induction program. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Child Life Activity Coordinator plans and coordinates a variety of child life activities designed to reduce the stress and anxiety accompanying hospitalization and other health care encounters. Coordinates the receipt, storage and distribution of in-kind donations. Plans, maintains, and provides programming for the child life programmatic programs. Serves as the primary escort for family members participating in the Parent Present Induction program. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Child Development
• Bachelor's Degree Early Childhood Education
• Working with children 0-1 years
• HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association
• Excellent communication skills.
• Possesses problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to build and maintain cohesive teams.
• Ability to resolve concerns/problems in a professional, tactful manner.
• Ability to provide a therapeutic and safe environment for individuals and groups.
• Possesses planning and organizational skills to manage activities for children of all ages.
• Exhibits and delivers strong customer service skills with patients, families, volunteer staff and the health care team.
• Ability to learn and utilize computer applications and software.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or Equivalent General Studies
• Substitutions Allowed: In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent with four years of experience working with children.
• 3-5 years

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains the coordination of therapeutic programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of hospitalized children.
• Oversees and maintains Child Life specialty programs.
• Receives, organizes, stocks and distributes all in-kind donations for Child Life Services.
• Functions as part of the team providing the Parent Present Induction program.
• Serves as the primary escort for the family member accompanying the child.
• Coordinates the day-to-day child life activities of the volunteers and community visitors.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time