University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Parent Liaison/Family Advisory Council Co-Chair
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Parent Liaison/Family Advisory Council Co-Chair
Child Life ServicesFull TimeJob SummaryAs a parent of a previously hospitalized child, this part-time position is specially trained to provide peer support to parents and adult family members of current UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital patients in the Center for Families and at the bedside. Parent liaisons are effective managers of their own child's health care and are trained to provide support, modeling, suggestions and validation to parents who are building their own partnerships with their child's health care team. This position will also have responsibilities as a Co-Chair of the BCH SF Family Advisory Council.Required QualificationsOne year experience as a parent or family member of previously hospitalized child, with the ability to use experience in a productive and solution-oriented manner.Able to assist parents whose children have special medical or healthcare needs.Knowledgeable about service delivery systems, including health, education and social services.Strong interpersonal skills, empathetic, and able to actively listen and communicate well.Ability to speak comfortably in front of others.Ability to interact with many different kinds of people.Ability to represent the ideas, concerns and experiences of many families, beyond their own child and family experience.Working knowledge of committees and organizations.Flexibility and willingness to learn.Serves as a role model for other families in collaborative relationships within the healthcare system.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, demanding environment, with minimal supervision.Maintains a sense of humor, a sense of vision, and is committed to the idea of positive change.Preferred QualificationsSpanish speakingAbout UCSFAt UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere.Pride ValuesUCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.OrganizationHealthJob Code and Payroll Title004468 PAT NAVGTR NON-CLIN 2 CXJob CategoryAdministrative SupportBargaining UnitTeamsters Local 2010 - Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)Employee ClassCareerPercentage80%LocationMission Bay (SF)ShiftDaysShift Length8 HoursAdditional Shift DetailsMonday - Friday
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Child Life ServicesFull TimeJob SummaryAs a parent of a previously hospitalized child, this part-time position is specially trained to provide peer support to parents and adult family members of current UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital patients in the Center for Families and at the bedside. Parent liaisons are effective managers of their own child's health care and are trained to provide support, modeling, suggestions and validation to parents who are building their own partnerships with their child's health care team. This position will also have responsibilities as a Co-Chair of the BCH SF Family Advisory Council.Required QualificationsOne year experience as a parent or family member of previously hospitalized child, with the ability to use experience in a productive and solution-oriented manner.Able to assist parents whose children have special medical or healthcare needs.Knowledgeable about service delivery systems, including health, education and social services.Strong interpersonal skills, empathetic, and able to actively listen and communicate well.Ability to speak comfortably in front of others.Ability to interact with many different kinds of people.Ability to represent the ideas, concerns and experiences of many families, beyond their own child and family experience.Working knowledge of committees and organizations.Flexibility and willingness to learn.Serves as a role model for other families in collaborative relationships within the healthcare system.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, demanding environment, with minimal supervision.Maintains a sense of humor, a sense of vision, and is committed to the idea of positive change.Preferred QualificationsSpanish speakingAbout UCSFAt UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere.Pride ValuesUCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.OrganizationHealthJob Code and Payroll Title004468 PAT NAVGTR NON-CLIN 2 CXJob CategoryAdministrative SupportBargaining UnitTeamsters Local 2010 - Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)Employee ClassCareerPercentage80%LocationMission Bay (SF)ShiftDaysShift Length8 HoursAdditional Shift DetailsMonday - Friday
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