Child Life Manager - FT - Days - JDCH

Location:Hollywood, FloridaAt Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.Summary:The Child Life Manager has overall responsibility and accountability to manage the Child Life, Creative Arts and the Power of Play programs. Provides leadership to all staff in the Child Life, Creative Arts and the Power of Play departments. Oversees day-to-day operations and works towards quality improvement and productivity measures, and supports a cohesive team environment.Responsibilities:Evaluates staff needs, departments' needs, and overall contributions to the organization. Advocates for the needs of the departments, patients and families, and the organization.Develops and continually updates policies and procedures.Oversees all levels of child life student programming.Optimizes resources to minimize expenses and maximize productivity.Attends and encourages team attendance in conferences to keep current in the child life field and leadership/management practices.Accountable for establishing a work unit culture promoting service, safety, and quality.Proactively manages the departments' staffing to assure patient and family needs are met (volume and acuity demands).Reports to and collaborates with management in evaluating and improving quality services provided to patients and families. Coordinates and evaluates operational activities to ensure the provision of high quality programs.Collaborates with the Director of Child Life to implement and execute strategic plans for the Child Life, Creative Arts and Power of Play programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational efficiency.Competencies:ACCOUNTABILITY, CHILD LIFE DEVELOPMENT, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOREducation and Certification Requirements:Bachelors (Required)CPR Cert American Heart (CPR AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), CPR Cert Red Cross (CPR RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)Additional Job Information:Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, teamwork and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. The incumbent must be able to lead and balance needs of the team. This incumbent must be able to work with community partners, be innovative and comfortable with public speaking.Required Work Experience: Three (3) years' experience as a Child Life Manager/Leader or Child life Specialist with leadership responsibilities.Other Information: Additional Education Info: Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or a closely related field. Additional Certification Info: Active Child Life CertificationWorking Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 60%  Climbing = 40%  Keyboard Entry = 60%  Kneeling = 60%  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%  Reaching = 60%  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 60%  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%  Running = 60%  Sitting = 60%  Squatting = 60%  Standing = 60%  Walking = 60%  Audible Speech = 60%  Hearing Acuity = 60%  Smelling Acuity = 40%  Taste Discrimination = 0%  Depth Perception = 60%  Distinguish Color = 60%  Seeing - Far = 60%  Seeing - Near = 60%  Bio hazardous Waste = 40%  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%  Asbestos = 0%  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%  Dust = 40%  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%  Hazardous Chemicals = 0%  Hazardous Medication = 0%  Latex = 0%  Computer Monitor = 60%  Domestic Animals = 40%  Extreme Heat/Cold = 20%  Fire Risk = 20%  Hazardous Noise = 0%  Heating Devices = 20%  Hypoxia = 0%  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%  Magnetic Fields = 0%  Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%  Needles/Sharp Objects = 40%  Potential Electric Shock = 0%  Potential for Physical Assault = 20%  Radiation = 0%  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%  Unprotected Heights = 0%  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%Shift:DaysDisclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). 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Created: 2025-04-05