Program Coordinator (Resource Room) - Oncology Child Life - Boston Children's Hospital

100% in person.  Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday as well as every other weekend (10 hour days)

Child Life - Oncology
Program Coordinator (Resource Room)

The Oncology/Hematology Department is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Resource Room Coordinator/Program Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating daily support activity programs for patients and their families. You will also play a crucial role in assisting patients and families with their psycho-social adjustment to hospitalization by understanding their needs and providing appropriate guidance. This includes conferring with staff to offer psycho-social support and making necessary referrals to our multidisciplinary team. Strong written communication skills are necessary, as you will be drafting correspondence with donors, families, and other staff members. Additionally, you may be involved in preparing reports and records on program activities. As a member of our Resource Room and interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to fostering an environment of kindness and teamwork and engaging with the patients in play when needed. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

The Resource Room Program Coordinator  shall be responsible for:

1. Coordinating activities, events and daily operations of a program.
2. May be preparing or assisting in preparing proposal for funding and/or funding continuation from outside sponsors
3. Conferring with staff and others to provide technical advice, providing problem solving assistance and answering questions about the program and its goals. Referring inquiries to others as needed
4. May be preparing or assisting in the preparation of periodic reports and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies
5. May be reviewing applications or other program documents in conjunction with supervisor to determine acceptance or making decisions pertaining to program
6. May be assisting in the coordination of recruitment efforts
7. Drafting written communication and promotional literature
8. May be assisting in planning workshops, meetings or conferences; coordinating logistics, scheduling and participant communications
9. Interacting and maintaining liaison with staff, faculty and outside/community agencies in facilitating program objectives

To qualify, you must have:

• Associate’s Degree. Bachelor’s preferred
• 1 year of relevant work experience
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations
• The ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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