Program Specialist

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

24d

About The Position

The Program Specialist develops and manages special programs, such as Arts in Medicine, to create an environment of creativity and give patients and families opportunities to participate in creative and sensory activities during their hospital experience. The role engages children, families, and staff through interactive art, music, visual, or sensory experiences, and develops individualized and group activities tailored to the needs, abilities, developmental levels, cognitive needs, and ages of the population served. The Program Specialist also mentors and supervises volunteers who assist with activities.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working in a nonprofit and/or healthcare environment with children and families.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related art field.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• CPI Training.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in a pediatric healthcare setting.
• Coursework in Child Development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage special programs, such as Arts in Medicine.
• Encourage and engage children, families, and staff through interactive art, music, visual, or sensory experiences.
• Develop individualized and group activities based on the needs and abilities of the population served, including developmental, cognitive, and age-based needs.
• Mentor and supervise volunteers assisting with activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time