Education Liaison

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

Develops and coordinates the school services for patients in their school environment. Services as a resource to parents and schools about the specialneeds of patients affected by specific medical diagnoses and their rights within the school system. Coordinates the adaptation of classrooms and educational plans for patients by supporting the family and the school throughout the IEP/504 process.

Job Duties:

• Participates in the coordination of service delivery with families and appropriate team members across the continuum. Makes appropriate referrals to team members and community resources.
• Develops and implements programs with appropriate school district to provide services to students with specific medical conditions.
• Coordinates individual education plans with the patient’s family, school and medical team. Assures that the patient’s educational potential and limitations, in relation to his or her illness, are effectively communicated to patient’s family, school and medical team.
• Consults with families concerning the educational needs of patients and develops relationships with families that are caring, trusting, reliable and beneficial.
• Develops programs and/or resources to educate school staff, administrators, and students about specific diagnoses and related needs. Stays current with education and research and implements research findings into practice.
• Communicates with members of the disciplinary health care team, through formal and informal means of transmitting information, in order to provide optimal care of patients and families. Communicates through both conveying and responding to pertinent information. Assures that the patient’s educational needs are integrated into the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Advocates for and addresses the psycho-social/spiritual/developmental/cultural needs of the child and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Participates in the team’s group problem-solving and program planning. Handles difficult situations pro-actively and collaboratively at the point of service. Provides leadership for the team in the delivery of family services.
• Establishes annual goals and effectively works to meet these goals.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development through participation in seminars, course work, and/or hospital educational programs. Develops and implements plan for necessary professional credentials, and maintenance of such credentials.
• Networks with other local and national disease-related programs. Mentors interns and colleagues, as appropriate.
• Maintains appropriate records and statistics. Orders and maintains materials for service and program needs.
• 1Performs job functions adhering to service principals with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
  
  

K.S.A.'s:

• Requires knowledge of special education needs for grades K-12 normally acquired through the completion of master’s degree in education or a Licensed Social Worker with five years of experience working in the school environment.
• Ability to think pro-actively, act creatively and take initiative appropriately.
• Knowledge of special education policy and law.
• Ability to successfully strategize working within school systems and coordinating statewide programming.
• Knowledge of research methods for purpose of prospective studies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work as a member of a team and adapt to the changing health care environment is essential.
  
  

Education

Pay Range

$54,600.00-$89,273.60 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program
  
  

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org