Senior Child Life Program Manager

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a Child Life Specialist to coordinate and evaluate child life programs, supervise staff and volunteers, and ensure high-quality family-centered care in the pediatrics unit.

Minimum education is a Bachelor's in Child Growth and Development with at least 5 years of experience and 1 year of supervision. ACLP on hire and CCLS within 1 year are required. Strong leadership and collaboration across health care teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Growth and Development or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; 1 year supervisory preferred.
• ACLP certification on hire; CCLS within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and evaluates child life programs and maintains standards of care for patients and their families.
• Directs and supervises staff and pediatric volunteers.
• Directs the management of personnel in the delivery of child life services based on established standards, policies, procedures, and physical resources for the patient care unit.
• Manages staff development, conducts periodic and annual performance reviews, and submits completed records and reports.
• Develops short and long-term objectives for the program.
• Supervises and evaluates programming and all related activities.
• Identifies potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement, and directs staff in appropriate action plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Collaboration

Budget management

Training coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Growth and Development

Job description

The University of Rochester seeks a Child Life Specialist to coordinate and evaluate child life programs, supervise staff and volunteers, and ensure high-quality family-centered care in the pediatrics unit.

Minimum education is a Bachelor's in Child Growth and Development with at least 5 years of experience and 1 year of supervision. ACLP on hire and CCLS within 1 year are required. Strong leadership and collaboration across health care teams are essential.