Sanford Health
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Child Life Specialist
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Sanford Health Careers With Purpose Sanford Health
is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the
Sanford Family
who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Facility and Location
Facility:
Children's Hospital Location:
Sioux Falls, SD Address:
1600 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA Job Details
Shift:
8 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule:
Full time Weekly Hours:
36.00 Salary Range:
$20.50 - $33.00 Pay Info:
$5,000 Sign-On bonus with a commitment! Department Details
Child-Centered Environment:
Sanford Children's Castle of Care
provides a vibrant, colorful world where sick and injured children find inspiration, imagination, and play. This unique and welcoming environment contributes to the emotional well-being and healing of pediatric patients. Multidisciplinary Team: You'll be part of a cohesive and diverse team that includes nurses, child life specialists, pharmacists, social workers, chaplains, dietitians, respiratory care professionals, therapists, and school teachers. Collaborative teamwork ensures the best possible care for young patients. Community Impact: By joining the
Sanford Children's
team, you'll be making a significant impact on your community's health and the well-being of children and families. Your work will truly make a difference in the lives of young patients. Job Summary
Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of developmentally appropriate play activities, expressive arts, and special events for pediatric patients and their families within the health care setting, both at the bedside and in playroom settings. Serves as the child's advocate when collaborating with the healthcare team to determine suitable therapeutic interventions. 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. 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. Sanford
is an
EEO/AA Employer
M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to
talent@sanfordhealth.org .
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Child Life Specialist
role at
Sanford Health Careers With Purpose Sanford Health
is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the
Sanford Family
who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Facility and Location
Facility:
Children's Hospital Location:
Sioux Falls, SD Address:
1600 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA Job Details
Shift:
8 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule:
Full time Weekly Hours:
36.00 Salary Range:
$20.50 - $33.00 Pay Info:
$5,000 Sign-On bonus with a commitment! Department Details
Child-Centered Environment:
Sanford Children's Castle of Care
provides a vibrant, colorful world where sick and injured children find inspiration, imagination, and play. This unique and welcoming environment contributes to the emotional well-being and healing of pediatric patients. Multidisciplinary Team: You'll be part of a cohesive and diverse team that includes nurses, child life specialists, pharmacists, social workers, chaplains, dietitians, respiratory care professionals, therapists, and school teachers. Collaborative teamwork ensures the best possible care for young patients. Community Impact: By joining the
Sanford Children's
team, you'll be making a significant impact on your community's health and the well-being of children and families. Your work will truly make a difference in the lives of young patients. Job Summary
Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of developmentally appropriate play activities, expressive arts, and special events for pediatric patients and their families within the health care setting, both at the bedside and in playroom settings. Serves as the child's advocate when collaborating with the healthcare team to determine suitable therapeutic interventions. 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. 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. Sanford
is an
EEO/AA Employer
M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to
talent@sanfordhealth.org .
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