Child Life Program Director jobs in Lexington, KY

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/UKHC
  • University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)
  • Lexington, KY FULL_TIME
  • Posting Details

    Posting Details

    Job Title Child Life Specialist/UKHC
    Requisition Number RE43752
    Working Title Child Life Specialist
    Department Name H3062:KCH-Administration
    Work Location Lexington, KY
    Grade Level 08
    Salary Range $19.00-30.09/hour
    Type of Position Staff
    Position Time Status Full-Time
    Required Education

    BA

    Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
    Required Related Experience

    No experience required.

    Required License/Registration/Certification
    Child Life Certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals within one year of hire date
    Physical Requirements
    This position requires intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); working at heights above four feet, and/or in confined spaces. Also involves some job-related travel (less than 10% of time); risk of injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, combative/violent people.
    Shift
    Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
    Job Summary
    Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH) is actively recruiting a compassionate and skilled Child Life Specialist to join our dedicated team. KCH hosts the states only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care and is home to a Pediatric Level I Trauma Center offering the excellent opportunity to deliver a wide range of interventions and services. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating psychosocial patient and family needs for children aged neonatal to 17 years.

    As a Child Life Specialist, you will play a vital role in meeting the emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs of our young patients and their families. With a special focus on helping children and adolescents navigate the challenges associated with illness, injury, and hospitalization, you will actively work to minimize stressors and alleviate anxiety. Your commitment to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment will contribute significantly to the overall well-being of our patients and their families.

    This position requires the completion of a child life internship under the supervision of a certified Child Life Specialist as outlined by the ACLP (www.childlife.org/certification/becoming-certified). CCLS certification must be obtained within one year of hire. Beyond the requisite qualifications, we are seeking an individual who is eager to align themselves with opportunities that promote continuous professional development. By actively engaging in ongoing education and staying abreast of advancements in the field, you will not only enhance your own skills but contribute to the overall excellence of our Child Life Services program.

    Join our dynamic team at Kentucky Children’s Hospital and be a part of an organization that values your expertise in enhancing the lives of children and families during challenging times. Your dedication to promoting resilience and positive coping strategies will make a lasting impact on the psychosocial well-being of those we serve. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career where your skills as a Certified Child Life Specialist will be both valued and celebrated.
    Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
    The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and families in stressful situations; good communication skills; and an understanding of child life assessment, child development theory, and child life practice.
    Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
    Preferred Education/Experience
    Bachelor’s degree in child life, child development, or health-related field with child life emphasis preferred. Completion of a child life internship required by date of hire. Child Life Certification required within one year of hire.
    Deadline to Apply 03/04/2024
    University Community of Inclusion
    The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

    Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Part-Time Program Facilitator
  • Life Adventure Center
  • Versailles, KY PART_TIME
  • Part-Time Program Facilitator The Part-Time Program Facilitator is a positive team player who support our mission to build resilience through outdoor adventure by facilitation of programs with our par...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Child Support Enforcement Director
  • Fayette County Attorney's Office, Angela Evans, Fayette County Attorney
  • Lexington, KY FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary The Child Support Enforcement Director oversees all aspects of the Child Support Enforcement Program. The position reports to the First Assistant County Attorney and works under the genera...
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Child Care Director
  • KinderCare for Employers
  • Lexington, KY FULL_TIME
  • If you’re passionate about positively impacting the lives of others and making waves in the world of early childhood education, the Childcare Center Director role might be for you! With KinderCare Edu...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Life Enrichment Director
  • Morning Pointe
  • Lexington, KY FULL_TIME
  • Life Enrichment Director Morning Pointe Senior Living is dedicated to enhancing the wellness, lifestyle and enjoyment of senior living. Assisted Living, Personal Care, and Alzheimer’s services are pro...
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Life Enrichment Director- Director of Recreation/Activities
  • Boonesboro Trail Senior Living
  • Winchester, KY FULL_TIME
  • JOIN TEAM TRILOGY Are you compassionately committed to customer service? If so, we would like to hear from you! We are a state of the art, innovative Long-Term Care facility providing Skilled Nursing,...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Director, Bariatric Program
  • LifePoint Hospitals
  • Georgetown, KY
  • About Us Lifepoint Health's Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with ove...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adjunct Faculty - Paramedic Program
  • Kentucky Community and Technical College System
  • Lexington, KY
  • Adjunct Faculty - Paramedic Program Job no: 492677 Work type: Part-time Location: Lexington, KY Categories: Adjunct Facu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Peer Support Specialist
  • Revive Life House
  • Nicholasville, KY
  • **Peer Support Specialist** 400 Peer Support Nicholasville, Kentucky Minimum Experience **Mid-level** Compensation **$13...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President of Operations-NIL Company
  • BRAINBOX Immersive Marketing
  • Lexington, KY
  • Job Description Job Description Athlete Advantage, the nation's leading NIL Agency providing a 360-degree solution for s...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grant Writer / Administrator
  • Isaiah House Inc
  • Harrodsburg, KY
  • Isaiah House is looking for a dedicated and driven person to take on the role of Grant Writer/Administrator at our cente...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Case Manager (Bilingual)
  • The Methodist Home of Kentucky, Inc.
  • Lexington, KY
  • Classification: Exempt Status: Full Time; Remote with travel (services to be provided within Kentucky) Reports to: HS/PR...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate or Professor and Division Chief of Hematology, BMT
  • University of Kentucky
  • Lexington, KY
  • Job Summary The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky seeks candidates for the position of Chief...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Immigration Attorney - Program Director
  • Kentucky Equal Justice Center
  • Lexington, KY
  • Job Description Job Description Kentucky Equal Justice Center (KEJC) seeks an attorney with immigration law experience t...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city in the United States. By land area, Lexington is the 28th largest city in the United States. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," it is the heart of the state's Bluegrass region. It has a nonpartisan mayor-council form of government, with 12 council districts and three members elected at large, with the highest vote-getter designated vice mayor. In the 2017 U.S. Census Estimate, the city's population was 321,959, anchoring a metropolitan are...
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Income Estimation for Child Life Program Director jobs
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