Child Life Specialist
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Job Description
About the Company
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. With nearly 50,000 employees, Sanford Health is dedicated to the work of health and healing across its broad footprint.
About the Job
Sanford Health is seeking a Child Life Specialist to join their team at Sanford Medical Center Fargo. The Child Life Specialist will develop, coordinate, and implement developmentally appropriate play activities, expressive arts, and special events for pediatric patients and their families within the healthcare setting. The Child Life Specialist will also serve as the child’s advocate when collaborating with the healthcare team to determine suitable therapeutic interventions.
Job Responsibilities
• Develop, coordinate, and implement developmentally appropriate play activities, expressive arts, and special events for pediatric patients and their families
• Serve as the child’s advocate when collaborating with the healthcare team to determine suitable therapeutic interventions
• Utilize expert knowledge of child development, family systems theories, and the developmental effects of stress and trauma on children to establish appropriate interventions to alleviate distress
• Promote family-centered care and facilitate the strengthening of positive coping and resiliency skills within the healthcare setting
• Provide ongoing assessment of interventions used
• Provide oversight and direction for utilization of volunteers in Child Life department
• Possess expert knowledge of medical diagnosis and procedures
• Understand special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions
• Expertise in the use of play activities in a healthcare environment
• In-depth knowledge of research regarding children in healthcare settings
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or related field required
• Completion of Child Life internship required
• Minimum two years experience working with various age groups of children is preferred
• Experience working with pediatric population in a therapeutic setting desired
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required or must be obtained within one year of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of hire
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
