Sanford Health
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 the Child Life department Possess expert knowledge of medical diagnosis and procedures Understand the special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions Apply expertise in the use of play activities in a healthcare environment Maintain 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 a Child Life internship required Minimum two years experience working with various age groups of children is preferred Experience working with pediatric populations in a therapeutic setting is 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 Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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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 the Child Life department Possess expert knowledge of medical diagnosis and procedures Understand the special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions Apply expertise in the use of play activities in a healthcare environment Maintain 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 a Child Life internship required Minimum two years experience working with various age groups of children is preferred Experience working with pediatric populations in a therapeutic setting is 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 Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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