Professional Practice Lead Child Life
3 weeks ago
The Professional Practice Lead (PPL) within the Child Life Program at the Stollery Children's Hospital advances professional practice for the discipline to support excellence in patient and family centered care. This position acts to align planning and policy development, service delivery and evaluation for pediatric psychosocial care. The PPL acts a key resource for staff, programs, and local leadership for evidence-based practice, professional standards and ethics, and legislated requirements for the profession. The PPL fosters networks and coalitions in order to achieve goals and priorities in professional practice. This position will work with the Manager to lead quality improvement initiatives, program development, evaluation, and knowledge translation based on patient, population, services sector and/or zone needs. The PPL will provide direct support to pediatric clinicians, and discipline specific professional expertise to operational managers. As a Recreation Therapy Professional Practice Lead (PPL) you will advance professional practice for the discipline to support excellence in patient and family centred care. You will act as a key discipline professional practice support and resource for staff, programs and leadership in the zone or service sector for evidence-based practice, professional standards, ethics and legislative requirements. As the recreation therapy professional practice lead you will lead quality improvement, program development, evaluation and knowledge translation related to zone, service sector, staff and patient needs. You may represent the service sector or zone on provincial advisories, working groups, councils and initiatives. The Recreation Therapy PPL provides discipline expertise to clinicians, operational managers and directors to meet needs related to emerging trends, scope of practice, staff mix, service models and outcome targets. Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies. Minimum 5 years clinical experience in related area. Active registration as a professional member with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association. Degree or master's degree in child Life, Education, Psychology or another related field allied health eligible profession. Certified Child Life Specialist - Completion of Child Life Professional Certification Exam (CCLS). Minimum 5 years clinical experience in an Acute Care/Tertiary level pediatric hospital. Demonstrated leadership experience in strategic planning, leading change and evaluation. Eligible to oversee Child Life Internship (Minimum 8000 hours holding CCLS credential). Master's degree in Child Life. Strong skills in presentation and ability to speak to large groups of people. Clear demonstration of mentorship and guidance for professional development with all professions within Child Life Service.
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Child Life Specialist
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity: Description: As a Child Life Specialist, you will plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate developmental and normalization activities including therapeutic play programs in order to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children and adolescents. You will assess, research, plan, implement and evaluate...
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Child Life Specialist
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity: Description: As a Child Life Specialist, you will plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate developmental and normalization activities including therapeutic play programs in order to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children and adolescents. You will assess, research, plan, implement and evaluate...
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Child Life Specialist
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity: Description: As a Child Life Specialist, you will plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate developmental and normalization activities including therapeutic play programs in order to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children and adolescents. You will assess, research, plan, implement and evaluate...
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Child Life Specialist
7 days ago
Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity: As a Child Life Specialist, you will plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate developmental and normalization activities including therapeutic play programs in order to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children and adolescents. You will assess, research, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate...
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Full Time Child Care Educator
1 week ago
Edmonton, Canada Edmonton Region Child Care Association Full time**Edmonton Region Child Care Association (ERCCA) is hiring a full time split shift child care educator for our Garth Worthington out of school care program.** ERCCA is a nonprofit child care association providing care to families in the Edmonton community. Our Garth Worthington program operates a rollaway OSC program inside Garth Worthington School. Shift...
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Child & Youth Care Worker
2 weeks ago
Edmonton, Canada Elk Island Child and Youth Ranch Full timeDo you want a rewarding and challenging career helping young people? Do you enjoy working with others and in a team environment? If so Elk Island Child & Youth Ranch is currently looking for Youth Workers for Evening shifts in combination of weekday and weekends (8:30a.m. to 10:30 p.m.) or relief/casual basis. Working with at risk boys aged 10-22 years...
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Child & Youth Liaison Worker
7 days ago
Edmonton, Canada Treaty 8 Urban Child and Family Services Full time**Child and Youth Liaison Worker** Reporting to the Child and Youth Liaison Lead, The Treaty 8 Child and Youth Liaison worker will provide leadership and mentorship with children and youth by providing direct services in meeting the goals of Jordon’s Principle to prevent children from falling through gaps and services. The Child and Youth Liaison worker...
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Program Team Lead
3 days ago
Edmonton, Canada Sweet Grass Child and Family Resource Centre Full timeProgram Team Lead **Location**: 5615 101 Ave NW Edmonton AB, T6A3Z7 **Job Type**: Full-Time **Position Summary**: The Program Team Lead supports the Center’s mission, vision and values in overseeing the daily operations of the center, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children, staff, and families. This role includes staff...
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Lead Child and Youth Care Worker
2 days ago
Edmonton, Canada CarePros Full timeMake a Meaningful Impact — and Have Fun Doing It! At CarePros, we are both a leading Social Services Agency and a passionate and supportive team that believes in making a difference. CarePros specializes in Trauma-Informed Personalized Community Care and Agency Foster Care for children and youth with complex medical and behavioural needs. Our mission?...
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Practice Lead, Nursing
7 days ago
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada CASA Mental Health Full timeA Rewarding Career at CASA Mental HealthAre you passionate about creating hope for children, youth and families? At CASA Mental Health, every role contributes to our mission of building resilience and advocating for the children and families we serve. Guided by our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive, we deliver...
