Child Life Program Director jobs in Alabama

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 I- Mapp Child and Family Life Program- Children's and Women's
  • USA Health
  • Mobile, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview:
    USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

    USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

    Responsibilities:
    Develops and implements child life services which provide a safe and nurturing environment where children and adolescents can enrich coping skills to address reasons for hospital visits and/or their illness; provides therapeutic and recreational activities for the Child Life Department; provides orientation and conveys Child Life philosophy for new employees, physicians, volunteers, and students; works in conjunction with the Child Life Specialist II to develop a formalized plan of recreational and play therapy for the pediatric patient populations based on an understanding of the psychosocial and physical development; identifies high risk and high interaction patients and formulates a therapeutic plan; transports patients to and from patient rooms to activities via wheelchair, wagon or by arms; provides therapeutic interactions that may require bending, stooping, kneeling or sitting on the floor; serves as an advocate and liaison for patients and their families; provides sibling preparation for visits of critically ill patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; involves patients in medical play and learning experiences related to the hospital experience, such as needle play, discussions regarding procedures, play therapy, and end of life discussions; assists with the coordination of community organization activities and visits to the Treehouse and Class Act programs; assists with the coordination and supervision of hospital volunteers, student interns, and clinical observers assigned to the Treehouse and Class Act programs; accompanies surgery patients to the Operating Room as required and intervenes effectively; plans and provides normal recreational activities for all patients; assists with the tutorial needs of identified high-risk patients when deemed appropriate by hospital teachers; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, healthcare team and staff in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages and digital pagers; maintains accurate and complete records by: documenting Child Life/Recreational Therapy plans of care, assessments, interventions, interactions, and responses for designated patient populations; documents teaching of therapy recommendations given to patients, parents, family; accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict; cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit; completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements; utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Infant-Toddler/Preschool, School Age/Adolescent, Reproductive Age; participates on committees as assigned; participates in Performance Improvement activities through quality measurement or participation of ICARE process as assigned; abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization’s values; adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care/essential functions; utilizes proper body mechanics when: moving equipment and or supplies that are necessary to perform essential functions; reports broken or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or department head; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.

    Qualifications:
    Bachelors degree in child life, childhood development, therapeutic recreation or a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama.

    Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) required.
  • 2 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist I- Mapp Child and Family Life Program- Children's and Women's
  • USA Health Systems
  • Mobile, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of pe...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Child Care Director-After School Program- ACADEMY FOR ACADEMICS AND ARTS (AAA)
  • AlphaBEST Education, Inc.
  • Huntsville, AL FULL_TIME
  • PART-TIME- CHILD CARE DIRECTOR - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Location: ACADEMY FOR ACADEMICS AND ARTS (AAA)- Huntsville, AL Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Afterschool Program Site Director, Hun...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist-PRN-1st Shift
  • Huntsville Hospital Health System
  • Huntsville, AL OTHER
  • Overview The Child Life Specialist identifies the psychosocial needs of the pediatric patient and provides activities that are developmentally appropriate to satisfy those needs. Executes therapeutic ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist-PRN-1st Shift
  • HH Health System
  • Huntsville, AL OTHER
  • Overview The Child Life Specialist identifies the psychosocial needs of the pediatric patient and provides activities that are developmentally appropriate to satisfy those needs. Executes therapeutic ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Child and Youth Program Assistant
  • US Air Education and Training Command
  • Maxwell, AL FULL_TIME
  • Duties CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ALL LEVELS): The incumbent will serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and will be accountable for the wh...
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Program Director
  • Bond Health
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Bond Health - Program Director needed in Brooklyn Full time-Shelter setting Responsibilities: Main professional relation...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Express Employment Professionals
  • Pasadena, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Join Our Team as a Program Director for Supported Living Skills Services! We are seeking...
  • 3/29/2024 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
  • Soloh Partners
  • New York, NY
  • Our client is looking for a Program Director for their programs that provide academic, learning spaces and recreational ...
  • 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

Alabama (/ˌæləˈbæmə/) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state. Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is...
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Income Estimation for Child Life Program Director jobs
$90,961 to $137,502

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