NICU Child Life Supervisor & Education Lead

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock seeks a NICU-focused role within the Child Life, Education, and Creative Arts department. This full-time position supports leadership, supervises staff and interns, coordinates staff development, and ensures clinical service coverage for patients and families.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 4 years in related field with leadership experience; CCLS or MT-BC certifications are recommended.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Master's degree is recommended.
• 4 years in a related field with 1 year of leadership experience required.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), MT-BC, or teaching license certifications are recommended.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information and documents psychosocial needs of patients and families through meetings and consultations.
• Ensures patients and families receive appropriate clinical services and discharge planning.
• Provides patients and families with developmental services including group activities and interventions.
• Maintains a safe environment with materials and supplies for therapeutic play and documented attendance.
• Supervises, orients, and trains volunteers and interns to support patient interactions.
• Assists Manager with HR activities, staff orientation, training and committee work.
• Supervises department staff, delegating patient care services and projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

HR processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock seeks a NICU-focused role within the Child Life, Education, and Creative Arts department. This full-time position supports leadership, supervises staff and interns, coordinates staff development, and ensures clinical service coverage for patients and families.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 4 years in related field with leadership experience; CCLS or MT-BC certifications are recommended.