Child Life Program Director jobs in District of Columbia
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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HSCPC Child Life Specialist
- Children's National Medical Center
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Washington, DC
OTHER
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The Child Life Specialist administers Child Life services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with accepted practices of Child Life. He/she is responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing Child Life Services for the inpatient population.
Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Child Life (course work to include Hospitalized Child, Child Development, Theories of Play, Children and Families Under Stress, Child/Adolescent Psychology). (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of the field and committed to its purpose. Knowledge in child development, therapeutic activities, awareness of childrens emotional needs, and skill in dealing with common behavioral problems of children. Ability to work well with others. Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. Computer system/software proficiency. Required Licenses and Certifications Certification with the Child Life Council 1 Year (Required) CPR certification (Required) Job FunctionsEssential job duties:
- Perform and document pertinent evaluation results, including patient and/or family interview and observation within timeframes consistent with department policy.
- Discuss evaluation results with patient/caregiver and appropriate healthcare team members and responds to questions appropriately.
- Provide activities and interventions to help children and caregivers cope with medical situations and meet their developmental, emotional and educational needs.
- Assesse and incorporate methods to address individuals physical, cognitive, learning needs, socioeconomic and psychosocial limitations. Assessment includes pain issues as appropriate.
- Assess and identify discharge planning needs with consideration of patients medical, psychological, behavioral and socioeconomic status as well as anticipated therapeutic outcome(s).
- Set measurable, realistic short and/or long-term goals based on patients medical status, anticipated therapeutic outcome(s), discharge plans and patient/family input.
- Plan and implement patient activities and programs which will promote adjustment to hospitalization/illness, as well as growth and development using activities that are safe, constructive, educational and enjoyable.
- Offer recommendations to parents/guardians regarding coping strategies and activities appropriate for patient as pertaining to social/emotional development.
- Work with all ages of children in both individual and group activities promoting a more constructive and therapeutic use of free time, play, and leisure.
- Effectively and independently provide Child Life services according to professional standards and established regulations set forth by HSC, the Department of Health and The Joint Commission which focus on patient safety, function, pain tolerance/level, goals, etc.
- Responsible for supporting the Child Life clinical education program. Oversee students as assigned.
- Periodically re-evaluate and modify treatment plan and goals as indicated based on patients medical status, response to treatment, anticipated therapeutic outcome(s) and discharge plans.
- Plan, attend, and/or lead community reintegration outings as appropriate.
- Organize and manage donations, special events, special guests, support groups, and other regularly scheduled events.
- Follow established documentation policies and guidelines regarding initial evaluations, treatment/progress notes, teaching records, and discharge summaries as set forth by the department.
- Discuss and coordinate patient/caregivers needs with other health care professionals as indicated.
- Instruct patient, family members and/or caregivers in therapeutic activities
- Ensure timely and cooperative inter- and intra-departmental relationships and communications throughout the hospital and the system and with individuals external to the hospital and system.
- Keep manager appropriately informed about all significant issues and problems.
- Orient, train and supervise clinical volunteers as appropriate.
- Maintain skills, licensure, regulatory requirements and credentials needed to perform assigned duties.
- Provide in-services for department/unit staff as appropriate.
- Assist with the development and/or revision of departmental policies and procedures.
- As appropriate, effectively handle administrative/shared responsibilities.
- Make suggestions regarding purchase of new equipment and supplies when necessary.
- Maintain equipment and supplies in a clean and orderly condition.
- Demonstrate familiarity with all policies and procedures of the Hospital and the department.
- Complete required or necessary orientation, annual training and in-services. Ensure all competencies are maintained.
- Maintain skills, regulatory requirements and credentials needed to perform assigned duties.
- Assist with the monitoring and evaluation process for important aspects of care for the department via performance improvement programs.
- Facilitate and support department compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations and standards, including those governing professional practice. Assumes responsibility for meeting requirements specified by The Joint Commission/DOH and other relevant regulatory agencies and organizations.
- Demonstrates understanding of quality of service and collaborates with co-workers to ensure excellence standard is achieved
- Innovates through improvement of care and/or efficiency of operational processes.
- Dedicated to a standard of performance excellence and high quality
- Embraces changes/improvements and actively participates in the implementation of new/improved programs, technology, new equipment, systems and resources that promote quality of care, safety and efficiency
- Identifies, prioritizes and selects alternative solutions to determine best outcome
- Maintains a high level of activity/productivity, meeting deadlines and appropriately prioritizing tasks to meet business demands
- Anticipates problems and attempts to solve before they develop
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- Category I: Job usually involves contact with patients or patient specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens, is possible.
- Level IV - Full Access Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer's needs, the service(s) rendered and the position's functions.
- This job operates in a hospital or office environment.
- Light Work: Lifting 25 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
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- 3 Days Ago
Child life specialist
- The HSC Health Care System
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- HSCPC Child Life Specialist-(230000IR) Description The Child Life Specialist administers Child Life services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with accepted practices of Child Life. He / she...
- 9 Days Ago
Child Life Specialist- - DC
- Children's National Hospital
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Description Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field. (Required) Master's Degree Master's degree in Child Life, Child Development or rela...
- 29 Days Ago
Child Life Specialist
- medstar
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- MedStar Health is looking for a Child Life Education Specialist to join our team! As a Child Life Education Specialist, you will help assess children's developmental and coping needs and implements de...
- 2 Months Ago
Child Life Specialist
- medstar
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- MedStar Health is looking for a Child Life Education Specialist to join our team! As a Child Life Education Specialist, you will help assess children's developmental and coping needs and implements de...
- 2 Months Ago
Deputy Director, Philanthropy
- World Food Program USA
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Deputy Director, Philanthropy (Planned Giving) Overall Description: This role is an exciting opportunity to grow our nascent planned giving program. . This is the only position at World Food Program U...
- 2 Months Ago
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- Americans for Immigrant Justice
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Miami, FL
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Program Director
- Movin' Out, Inc.
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Madison, WI
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Program Director
- Dungarvin, Inc.
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Vancouver, WA
- The Program Director is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of the individual treatment/support ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Program Director
- Stars Behavioral Health Group
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San Jose, CA
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Program Director
- HCL Technologies
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Seattle, WA
- Job Description (Posting). Job Description: 18+ years of experience with at least 7+ years of experience of program and ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Program Director
- Planet Healthcare
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Schenectady, NY
- Job Description: A fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The training pr...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Program Director
- Brain Balance of Omaha
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Omaha, NE
- Job Description Job Description Reporting to the Center Director, the Program Director is an in-center position designed...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Programming Director
- Kentucky Chamber Of Commerce
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Frankfort, KY
- Job Description Job Description ABOUT THE KENTUCKY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The mission of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce ...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
About District of Columbia
Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west.
The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Child Life Program Director jobs
$111,002 to $167,799
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What does a Child Life Program Director do?
Child Life Program Director in Corpus Christi, TX
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences offers a 640-hour internship in child life at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota.
January 18, 2020
Child Life Program Director in Poughkeepsie, NY
Concordia University Wisconsin's Child Life Master's Program is a distinctive choice in that it provides, evidence-based curriculum, integration and application of curriculum in interdisciplinary experiential (simulation) learning opportunities, and a Christian mission- including an emphasis on mission trip and service opportunities.
January 19, 2020
Child Life Program Director in Olympia, WA
The intent of the Child Life Master’s Program is to prepare men and women for a life of service in the church, and in the world, within the specialized area of Child Life.
February 06, 2020