About Children's Minnesota
Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org .
Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Department Overview
The Child Life group promotes the continuous development of children to optimize their responses to medical care, to minimize psychological stress and trauma, and to increase understanding and coping with illness and health care experiences. Child Life provides children with opportunities for gaining a sense of mastery, for play, for learning, for self-expression, for family involvement and for peer interaction. As members of the health care team, child life staff advocate for children and families in ambulatory and inpatient settings. They serve as resources to all staff and to the community on issues related to child development and child health experiences.
Position Summary
The Resource Coordinator engages in work related to the management of donated and purchased resources that are used in Child and Family Services (CFS) and shared throughout Children's MN. This includes communications with donors from the community, and partners within Children's MN. Coordinator receives, processes, organizes and distributes donations throughout Children's MN. Manages and maintains department storage areas and resources for CFS programming including communications with team members, ordering, organizing and stocking. Provides support to volunteers who work in select roles related to CFS programing including engagement with training. Assists with planning and facilitation of departmental events and programs, including those that include patients and families, volunteers, and donors.
Location: Onsite
DHS required? Yes
License/Certification/Registration required? No
Education:
*Bachelor's degree preferred with content in child development, education, psychology, supply chain management or related field.
Experience:
*Experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.
*Experience teaching and/or supervising both individuals and groups preferred.
*Experience in materials management, inventory, and supply ordering preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Strong planning, organizational and decision-making skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
*Ability to work in a role that requires physical tasks.
*Excellent communication skills written and oral.
*Interaction skills with both children and adults.
*Experience and comfort using a variety of technology, ability to learn new skills quickly.
*Ability to give and receive feedback.
The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
