Child Life Program Director jobs in Utah

Child Life Program Director manages and directs pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Evaluates programs and recommends changes to improve care for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Program Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Child Life Program Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Child Life Program Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Child Life Specialist
  • University of Utah Health
  • SALT LAKE CITY, UT FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

    This position plans and provides therapeutic intervention and appropriate psychosocial/developmental care under the general supervision and direction of the Child Life Coordinator for pediatric/adolescent patients and families to assist them in effectively coping with the stress and anxiety of health care experiences as well as to maximize the growth and development of children and adolescents in the hospital setting.

    Responsibilities

    • Assesses patients and facilitates play interactions with regard to developmental level, interest, capabilities, special concerns, life situations, and stress vulnerability potential related to illness, injury and health care. Documents assessments in interdisciplinary charts when appropriate.
    • Formulates and revises child life patient care plans to develop appropriate strategies for child life care in conjunction with other health team members. Documents implementation of plan on child life documentation form, and when appropriate, in patient's interdisciplinary chart.
    • Provides therapeutic child life care for patients/families based upon the needs assessment and patient care plan. This includes medical play activities, psychological preparation, teaching effective coping behaviors, and staying with children through procedures to help implement effective coping behaviors. Ensures toys and patient activities are developmentally supportive.
    • Provides supportive relationships, emotional support, information and role modeling to patients and family members to foster appropriate interaction with children in a hospital setting.
    • Develops, implements, and evaluates child life care plans and programs to encourage optimum growth, development and self-esteem of children and adolescents, and to facilitate functional family interactions.
    • Facilitates social interactions between patients and families to foster parent-to-parent, peer support and normal social development.
    • Assists in the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
    • Maintains age-appropriate supply of therapeutic play materials (e.g., arts, crafts, games, books,); evaluates the need for equipment and supplies.
    • Participates in continuing education programs and remains abreast of advances in child development and programs for hospitalized children; provides interdisciplinary in-service education on child development, child life, and the impact of illness, injury and health care on patients and families.
    • Coordinates patient's interactions/activities with available volunteers.
    • Participates in the selection, training, supervision and evaluation of Child Life Assistant I, Child Life Assistant II, Child Life student interns and volunteers.
    • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and evaluations as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
    • Assists in assessing patient/family needs for outpatient psychosocial care and recommending referrals.

    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

    • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
    • Care is appropriate to the population served.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
    • Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
    • Knowledge of age appropriate activities for children.
    • Knowledge of recreational therapy care for adults and pediatric patient populations.
    • Ability to implement diversionary and recreational activities to enhance coping in adults and pediatric patient populations.
    • Ability to schedule appropriate entertainment and educational activities and address the psychosocial needs of children and families to create a minimally threatening therapeutic environment.
    • Ability to enhance the hospital experience of patients by coordinating efforts of community groups and individuals involved in child life programs.
    • Ability to collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and evaluate psychosocial care and to facilitate holistic care for patients.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Required

    • Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field, or equivalency.
    • One year related experience.

    Licenses Required

    • Current certification as a Child Life Specialist.
    • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
    * Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

    Qualifications (Preferred)

    Preferred

    • Duel certification in Child Life and Recreational Therapy.
    • Knowledge of recreational therapy care for adults and pediatric patient populations.

    Working Conditions and Physical Demands

    Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

    • This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.

    Physical Requirements

    Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
  • 21 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist
  • Intermountain Health
  • Riverton, UT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description:Full-time (40 hrs/wk) -- Riverton Hospital Emergency DepartmentInteracts directly with pediatric patients, families and other health team members and facilitates age-appropriate intera...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist
  • Intermountain Health
  • Lehi, UT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description:Part-time (16 hrs/wk), Day Shift - Weekends: Saturday and Sunday position at Primary Children's Miller Campus in Lehi, UTInteracts directly with pediatric patients, families and other ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist
  • Intermountain Health
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description:Interacts directly with pediatric patients, families and other health team members and facilitates age-appropriate interactions and activities to help make the health care experience e...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Child life specialist
  • Intermountain Health
  • Heber, UT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description : Full-time (40 hrs / wk) at Park City Hospital in Park City, UT Interacts directly with pediatric patients, families and other health team members and facilitates age-appropriate inte...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist Behavioral Health
  • Intermountain Health
  • Lehi, UT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description:In-Patient Behavioral Health (Full-time, 40 hrs/wk)Interacts directly with pediatric patients, families and other health team members and facilitates age-appropriate interactions and a...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Program Director
  • Dungarvin, Inc.
  • Torrington, CT
  • WHAT WE OFFER: Compensation: $60,500 yearly 401(k) plan available. Paid training. Group insurance benefits: Medical, Den...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Healogics
  • Hudson, FL
  • The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients' lives. We also understa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • CESO, Inc.
  • Irving, TX
  • Job Description Are you a Program Director for an architectural department seeking purpose, challenge, and talented coll...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Center for Urban Community Services
  • Bronx, NY
  • The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiativ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
  • Germantown, MD
  • Job Description Job Description TITLE: Program Director DEPARTMENT: Programs/Operations REPORTS TO: Branch Director STAT...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Alzheimer's Association
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • The Program Director will provide leadership to expand the Alzheimer's Association's program delivery and growth strateg...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Brain Balance of Omaha
  • Omaha, NE
  • Job Description Job Description Reporting to the Center Director, the Program Director is an in-center position designed...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Healogics
  • Mcminnville, OR
  • The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients' lives. We also understa...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Child Life Program Director jobs
$93,685 to $141,620

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