Manager Childrens Services Child Life

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago • Chicago, IL

273d • $83,200 - $137,280

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. The Manager of Children's Services Child Life provides leadership and support through the development and coordination of clinical services and programs for patients and families, managing a team of Child Life Specialists. This role serves as a direct people manager of one or more teams within Children's Services and acts as a liaison to the institution for the delivery of these services. The position requires acting as a facilitator/coordinator/clinical supervisor of the staff functions within the team and serves as a point/resource person primarily within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in human growth & development, education, child life, recreation therapy, the expressive therapies or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership or managerial experience in a relevant field.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred.
• Ability to think proactively, act creatively, execute process improvement and effectively resolve conflict.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills including strong professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads, directs and coordinates all aspects of one or more teams within Children's Services.
• Leads team in program enhancement, evaluation and development.
• Develops and structures a welcoming, inclusive and developmentally appropriate environment that provides resources to assure clinical excellence for the children and families served.
• Directs and evaluates team-based QI initiatives and institutes changes based on the outcomes of the evaluation of the QI process.
• Develops collaborative relationships with nursing, PFE, Family Services, donors, volunteers, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates in operational visioning and facilitates evidence-based delivery of appropriate clinical services.
• Plays an active role as a key member in short- and long-term strategic planning for Children's Services and Family Services Division.
• Develops strategies to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, affiliated groups and other program supporters.
• Manages variance to daily operations and collaborates with Director to develop, implement and monitor a fiscally sound budget.
• Demonstrates the authority to hire, separate, promote, demote, write and administer performance evaluations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits including Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree