Child Life Specialist Job Fargo area,North Dakota USA,Healthcare

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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