Pediatric Arts & Wellness Program Specialist

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Program Specialist to develop and manage programs like Arts in Medicine, fostering a warm hospital environment for patients and families during care experiences.

You will lead engagement through interactive art, music, and sensory activities, and tailor a range of activities to patient needs, while mentoring volunteers who assist with the programs across pediatric settings.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year working in a nonprofit and/or healthcare environment with children and families.
• 2 years in a pediatric healthcare setting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related art field; Coursework in Child Development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages special programs such as the Arts in Medicine program which aims to provide an environment of creativity and offers patients and families the opportunity to participate in creative and sensory activities during the hospital experience.
• Encourages and engages children, families, and staff through interactive art, music, visual, or sensory experiences.
• Develops a range of individualized and/or group activities based on the needs of the population served and according to patient abilities, developmental, cognitive and/or age-based needs. Mentors and supervises volunteers assisting with the activities.

Skills

Non-profit experience

Healthcare experience

Pediatric care

Education

Bachelor's degree in related art field

Coursework in Child Development

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a Program Specialist to develop and manage programs like Arts in Medicine, fostering a warm hospital environment for patients and families during care experiences.

You will lead engagement through interactive art, music, and sensory activities, and tailor a range of activities to patient needs, while mentoring volunteers who assist with the programs across pediatric settings.