Child Life Program Director jobs in Oklahoma

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
  • THE CHILDRENS CENTER INC
  • Bethany, OK OTHER
  • Job Details

    Level:    Experienced
    Job Location:    Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK
    Position Type:    Full Time
    Education Level:    Bachelor's Degree
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed
    Travel Percentage:    None
    Job Shift:    Weekdays
    Job Category:    Education

    Job Description

    Job Purpose

    Provide comprehensive child life services for patients and their families to meet the emotional, developmental, and social needs of our patients and to promote effective understanding, coping, and adjustment to hospitalization, injury, and/or illness.

     

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    Duty

    Percent of Time

    Provides developmentally appropriate preparation for upcoming surgeries, medical procedures, and diagnostic testing to patients and families.

    15%

    Provides developmentally appropriate procedural support to patients and families including, but not limited to: psychological preparation, distraction, emotional support, and advocacy.

    20%

    Provides medical play sessions to promote patient desensitization, exploration, and mastery of medical equipment and medical themes.

    10%

    Provides therapeutic play and group activities to promote understanding of injury/illness, coping, and hospital adjustment, recognizing and adapting materials, education, and activities to meet the unique needs and abilities of patients served.

    30%

    Provides sibling support as need is assessed.

    10%

    Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive behavioral management recommendations when need is assessed. 

    10%

    Other duties as assigned

    5%

     

    Qualifications 

    Education:

    Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field.  Master’s degree preferred.  Completion of Child Life internship

    Experience:

    2 years working as a Certified Child Life Specialist preferred

    License/Certification/Credential:

    Certification as a Child Life Specialist through the Association for Child Life Professionals

    About Us


    Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

     

    Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.

     

    In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships. 

     

    **Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Bethany Children’s Health Center may refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.

  • 22 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist
  • The Childrens Center Inc
  • Bethany, OK FULL_TIME
  • Job Purpose Provide comprehensive child life services for patients and their families to meet the emotional, developmental, and social needs of our patients and to promote effective understanding, cop...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Program Coordinator
  • Evergreen Life Services
  • Oklahoma, OK FULL_TIME
  • Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any ot...
  • 18 Days Ago

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CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
  • Air Force Materiel Command
  • Tinker AFB, OK OTHER
  • About the position: This position is located at the Tinker Child Development Center or Youth Center based on the hiring needs of the facility. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Empl...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Staff Associate/Area Director I
  • Young Life
  • McAlester, OK FULL_TIME
  • Description: Young Life has a long and rich history in McAlester stretching back over 20 years. McAlester is a small town with a solid core of committed adults and leaders. There is a good financial b...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Associate Director, Application Development, DentaQuest
  • Sun Life
  • Oklahoma, OK FULL_TIME
  • You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fi...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Program Director-EdD Program
  • Nebraska Methodist College
  • Omaha, NE
  • Join Our Team: Program Director Needed for EdD Program at Nebraska Methodist College! Are you passionate about education...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Hammer Residences Inc.
  • Wayzata, MN
  • Position: Program DirectorDepartment: ProgramReporting Relationship: Director of Program ServicesSupervisory Responsibil...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director-EdD Program
  • Nebraska Methodist College
  • Omaha, NE
  • Join Our Team: Program Director Needed for EdD Program at Nebraska Methodist College! Are you passionate about education...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director, School Programs
  • The National Council Of Young Mens Christian Associations Of The United States Of America
  • Orlando, FL
  • Position SummaryUnder the direction of the Operations Director, the Program Director, School Programs provides leadershi...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director, Detention Program
  • Americans for Immigrant Justice
  • Miami, FL
  • The Agency: Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice), an award-winning not-for-profit legal services organization fo...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Ombudsman Educational Services
  • Scottsbluff, NE
  • Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Educa...
  • 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • Ombudsman Educational Services
  • Grand Island, NE
  • Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Educa...
  • 4/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Program Director
  • ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
  • Poulsbo, WA
  • 🚩 Starting Rate: $90K +💸 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a s...
  • 4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

Oklahoma is the 20th-largest state in the United States, covering an area of 69,899 square miles (181,040 km2), with 68,595 square miles (177,660 km2) of land and 1,304 square miles (3,380 km2) of water. It lies partly in the Great Plains near the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states. It is bounded on the east by Arkansas and Missouri, on the north by Kansas, on the northwest by Colorado, on the far west by New Mexico, and on the south and near-west by Texas. Much of its border with Texas lies along the Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen, a failed continental rift. The geologic figure defi...
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Income Estimation for Child Life Program Director jobs
$91,796 to $138,766

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