Playroom Aide

Job Summary:

The Playroom Aide at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Perinatal Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program will join the multidisciplinary team to support the health and well-being of patients with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

This is a PRN position. The playroom aide may work Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Playroom Aide will oversee the daily operations of the infant room utilized by individuals participating in the WBHW IOP program in coordination with the Medical and Clinical Directors.

The position is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants while their caregivers participate in programming. The Playroom Aide provides direct infant care, supports developmentally appropriate activities, communicates with caregivers regarding infant needs, and works collaboratively with the clinical team to support the smooth daily operation of the program.

Key Responsibilities:

• 10% Provide direct care and supervision of infants of individuals participating in the WBHW IOP program and provide verbal engagement, developmentally appropriate play activities, infant feeding, and an appropriate environment for sleep or relaxation.

• 10% Implement assigned individual and group activities appropriate to infants' developmental needs, including play, music, reading, storytelling, and other developmentally appropriate activities and maintain a clean, safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate infant room environment in accordance with childcare center policies and procedures.

• 10% Monitor infants for signs of illness, injury, unusual behavior, or other needs and promptly report concerns to the appropriate teacher, supervisor, or clinical staff and assist infants with feeding, comfort, transitions, and other care needs as directed.

• 10% Communicate with caregivers regarding infant needs during IOP programming, maintain positive and confidential relationships with caregivers and infant room policies and procedures to caregivers and provide a brief report of each child's experience during IOP programming.

• 10% Support implementation of dyadic group therapy activities with direction and oversight from the IOP clinical team.

• 10% Participate in morning huddles, team meetings, and supervision with IOP Directors as scheduled and assist Directors and staff with the smooth daily operation of the infant room and clinical program.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• At this time, the position does not have any minimum qualifications required.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience caring for infants or working in an infant classroom and work with families and young children in a childcare, educational, healthcare, or community setting.

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Knowledge of infant development, parent-child relationships and of perinatal mental health disorders.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to fulfill the physical demands of the position, i.e., able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling will be required.

• If not already completed, ability to complete basic life support and CPR trainings within 30 days of employment.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally and outstanding customer service skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution and demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of infant development, parent-child relationships and of perinatal mental health disorders.

• Ability to work cooperatively with all constituencies in the Department of Psychiatry, including Departmental Chair, Program Directors, administrative staff and work comfortably with a diverse patient population.

• Ability to comply with established rules, policies, and procedures and meet deadlines.

• Self-directed and flexible, with the ability to use independent judgment within established procedures and strong interpersonal skills, time management and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment and work effectively in a multidisciplinary mental health setting.

• Ability to provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care, and follow established childcare procedures to routine childcare situations.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: anna.geiermann@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 11/30/2026

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $19.00 per hour

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.