Summary
Two positions currently 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.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- 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
Required Qualifications*
- 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
Desired Qualifications*
- 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
Union Affiliation
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.