Child Life Specialist

21 hours ago


Fargo, United States Essentia Health Full time

Job Description
Job Description:Provides services to facilitate coping and mastery of healthcare experiences through developmentally appropriate activities. Assesses patients and families with the goal of planning interventions. Communicates effectively with the healthcare team and serves as a resource to families and to the healthcare team on child development and behavior issues. Provides consultative support to all Essentia departments including evaluation of developmentally sensitive facilities, materials and processes. Actively participates with the healthcare team to complete child and family friendly redesign. The position also coordinates and oversees volunteers’ activities during volunteers' time in pediatric patient care areas.
Education Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with a preference in therapeutic recreation, child life, family or child development, counseling, child psychology, education, social work or related field.

Work Experience:

1 year of related experience, preferably in an acute care children’s facility.


Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Child Life Professional Certification or ability to obtain within 6-12 months. Must maintain certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 3 months

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

  • Generous Paid Personal Leave: Ensuring you have time to refresh and recharge.

  • 401(k) Savings Plan: Contribute to your future, with an annual matching contribution from Essentia Health.

  • Insurance Protection: Multiple options for life and disability coverage to keep you and your family safeguarded.

  • Invest in Your Education: Our tuition reimbursement program is designed to fuel your professional growth.

  • Supporting Families: Experience seamless adoption processes with our adoption assistance program.

  • Thrive with Our Wellness Program: Prioritizing your well-being in all aspects of life.

  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO): Because work-life balance matters.

  • Celebrate More: Enjoy extra time off during paid holidays and only occasional weekends worked.

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Choose from a variety of plans, including PPO and High Deductible healthcare options, complemented by dental insurance.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us

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Job Location: South University Clinic

Shift Rotation: Rotating Shift (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: 0700/1700

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Compensation Range: $21.12 - $31.69 / hour

Union:
FTE: 1

Weekends:
Call Obligations:
Sign On Bonus:

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