Child Life Associate

2 months ago

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Children's Minnesota Full time

About Children's Minnesota


Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood.

An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.

As The Kids ExpertsTM in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit .

Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders.

The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.


Department Overview


Child Life specialists, trained in child development, work with children to minimize the stress they can feel during hospital stays or visits to the clinic, emergency department, or day surgery.

A pre-surgery program for patients, their siblings, and their parents includes a tour of the hospital and a discussion on how the family can prepare for the upcoming visit.

This program, along with other similar techniques, provides information and support to promote the family's ability to cope with the situation.


Position Summary


The primary responsibilities of this position are planning and implementing activities and programs that support and promote normal growth and development, training and oversight of volunteers and creating and maintaining community ties that enhance program delivery.

The Child Life Associate works independently, but in collaboration with the Child Life Specialist to provide a safe environment in play areas and when working at the patient bedside.

The patient /family interactions may happen in inpatient settings, ambulatory care areas and the sibling play area. Service hours/care delivery might include weekend and evening work hours independent of a CCLS.

BLS certification required. Bachelors degree in child development or related field is required. At least 2 years work experience with children and families. Experience working with volunteers; experience with program planning and development.

The posted pay range represents rates for a grouping of multiple jobs within a salary grade.

We carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, and organizational needs.

Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Children's Minnesota.


All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S.

Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.


Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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