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Posted: 14-Feb-25
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Internal Number: 259700
Two positions available. Schedule varies depending on position. Weekends may be required. Weekend shifts are eligible for shift premium pay.
Functioning as a member of the Child & Family Life team, the Child Life Assistant (CLA) staff member is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of Activity Centers. In addition, the CLA will provide bedside/chairside play experiences as directed. They will support patients and siblings by providing developmentally appropriate play/recreation and activities within the parameters of the program. In addition, they will provide direction to Child & Family Life work-study students and hospital volunteers; maintain a safe play/activity environment.
- Plan and implement daily activities
- Facilitate individual and group play opportunities for patients and siblings
- Advertise daily programming in appropriate venues
- Recruit and screen activity center participants
- Transport patients to playroom and /or special events
- Maintain a safe and clean play environment, including making appropriate assessments of patient and sibling behavior while in program
- Provide direction to Child & Family Life hospital volunteers
- Communicate with parents/caregivers regarding behavior issues of activity center participants
- Assess play and recreation needs for children of varying developmental stages and temperaments
- Assist with ordering supplies
- Function independently without direct supervision
- Use appropriate judgement to ensure safety of activity center participants
- Associates degree in related field and/or a combination of education and experience
- Prior work experience with healthy children in a group setting (daycare, day camp, preschool, school, etc.)
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, including problem solving and collaboration
- Ability to transport patients to and from activity centers.
- Ability to maintain a safe and organized play space. Including but not limited to, restocking playroom equipment and supplies, cleaning and arranging furniture
- Bachelor's degree or working towards a bachelor's degree in a related field of study such as Education, Psychology, Child Development, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, or Child Life Specialist
- A minimum of 1-year of experience working with children preferred
- Work experience with children in healthcare environment is preferred
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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