Child Life Supervisor

A member of the Child Life Team responsible for providing supervisory needs for the Child Life Department as it pertains to daily operations in relation to clinical assignments and managing Child Life coverage throughout the organization.

The Child Life Supervisor will also maintain clinical competency to support the needs of pediatric patients as part of the overall clinical coverage strategy.

In addition to clinical care, the Child Life Supervisor is expected to monitor and manage the proficiency of the Child Life Team, offering clinical expertise, guidance, and professional development.

In collaboration with the Patient and Family Centered Care Manager, the Child Life Supervisor will be involved in continuous quality improvement, customer service, efficient and effective system processes and professional development.

This role reports to the Manager of Patient and Family Centered Care.

• Ensures clinical coverage and supports staff to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Monitors PTO, Kronos, Attendance, and daily coverage
• Communicates with Child Life Team, Patient and Family Centered Care Manager, and individual pediatric units when team members are unexpectedly out.
• Meets consults as needed.
• Works collaboratively with the Patient and Family Centered Care Manager and Family Amenities Coordinator to coordinate events.
• Works to ensure financial stewardship in relation to Child Life Budget.
• Partners with the Patient and Family Centered Care Manager to identify the various needs for patient populations.
• Evaluates team efficiency, maintains and tracks statistics on pediatric patients served, performs needs assessments, and identifies child life coverage needs in all areas that service children.
• Provides clinical care supporting daily operations and patient care needs to ensure adequate child life coverage.
• Under the supervision of the Patient and Family Center Care Manager, serves as a team lead and clinical resource to advance the clinical skills of the Child Life Team.
• Participates in departmental and organizational workgroups to ensure that Child Life Services are an integral part of patient care teams.
• Provides guidance to Patient and Family Centered Care Manager to ensure adequate child life coverage in alignment with budget and staffing guidelines.
• Partners with Patient and Family Centered Care Manager to provide ongoing evaluation of Child Life Program.
• Collaborates with Volunteer Services
• Other duties, as assigned.

Position Compensation Range : $59,072.00 - $94,515.20 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education : Bachelor’s degree required. Child Life or Child Development related field preferred. Completion of minimum of 480 hour Child Life Internship required.

Experience : Must have 3 years inpatient experience as a Child Life Specialist. Prefer 2 years demonstrated leadership experience.

Licensure : Child Life Professional Certification. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending / stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills;

Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift / push / pull 20-50lbs. May be exposed to noise, blood / body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.