Activity Specialist - Oklahoma Children's Hospital

Oklahoma Children's Hospital, part of OU Health, is a leading pediatric healthcare provider dedicated to delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to children in Oklahoma and the surrounding regions. The hospital is recognized for its commitment to excellence in pediatric medicine, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive environment that nurtures the well-being of every child and family it serves. OU Health stands out not only for its clinical expertise but also for its innovative Child Life, Integrative and Creative Care program that focuses on enhancing the hospital experience through specialized therapeutic and recreational interventions. This program plays a crucial role in helping children cope with the challenges of hospitalization by promoting normalization, encouraging positive coping mechanisms, and elevating patient satisfaction through a variety of creative and integrative care services.

The role of Activity Specialist at Oklahoma Children's Hospital, within the Child Life Program, is a vital position designed to support and enhance the holistic care environment for pediatric patients. Reporting to the Manager of the Child Life Zone and Integrative Programs, this role is responsible for the planning, managing, implementing, and staffing of special events and activities. These events are geared toward supporting the psychological and emotional needs of hospitalized children as well as engaging the community in awareness and support of Child Life and Integrative Care services. The Activity Specialist will collaborate closely with Child Life staff, volunteers, and hospital personnel to coordinate event timing and ensure a well-balanced portfolio of activities that meet patient needs and maximize community engagement.

Responsibilities also include providing day-of support for hospital and donor events, facilitating monthly rotating activities, managing volunteers to implement group activities, providing training and information for participants, and maintaining comprehensive statistics and feedback on all events to continually assess their impact on patient well-being. Additionally, the specialist will source and manage supplies and equipment in line with budgetary constraints and oversee the daily programming within the Child Life Zone, ensuring timely and effective communication and promotion of events to patients, families, and clinical teams.

This full-time role demands a detail-oriented and highly organized individual with exceptional communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of children. OU Health's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion underscores the importance of this position in fostering inclusive programming and community relations that benefit the hospital's pediatric population. The ideal candidate will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, retirement plans, medical and dental insurance, and more, ensuring peace of mind both inside and outside work.