Job detail
Child Life Specialist - Pediatrics- FT Days
Sanford Health
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota
Salary
$21 - $33 / HOUR
Quick overview
Develop and implement play activities and therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients and their families. Collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for children's needs and promote family-centered care.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree in Child Life or a related field is required, along with completion of a Child Life internship. Certification as a Child Life Specialist must be obtained within one year of hire, and Basic Life Support certification is required within six months.
bachelor degreeBLS CertificationChild DevelopmentVolunteer ManagementAssessment SkillsTherapeutic InterventionsCoping SkillsPlay ActivitiesResiliency SkillsSpecial Events CoordinationChild AdvocacyChild Life CertificationDevelopmentally Appropriate ActivitiesExpressive ArtsMedical Diagnosis KnowledgeFamily Systems TheoriesChronic Condition Expertise
Job description
- Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
- Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $20.50 - $33.00 Union Position: No Department Details As the first Child Life Specialist in this new program, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and grow the initiative by contributing ideas, developing workflows, and collaborating with the pediatric team to create a meaningful impact for patients and families.
- You’ll be empowered to take initiative while still receiving mentorship and strong team support - making this an ideal role for someone eager to learn, grow, and make a difference in the community.
- Bemidji offers the perfect blend of Northwoods beauty and small-town charm, with 400+ nearby lakes, abundant outdoor recreation, a lively downtown, and close proximity to Bemidji State University and Lake Bemidji State Park.
- It’s a wonderful place for individuals and families who enjoy the outdoors, with the headwaters of the Mississippi River just a 25-mile drive to Itasca State Park.
- Come join us in Bemidji - where purpose meets quality of life.
- 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.
- Job Description 💙 Why You’ll Love This Role Be the first Child Life Specialist in a new and growing program Have a true voice in program development and workflow design Make a meaningful impact on children and families every day Receive mentorship, collaboration, and team support Build strong interdisciplinary relationships within pediatrics Enjoy a career-building opportunity with room to grow Live and work in a family-friendly, outdoors-focused community Serves as the child's advocate when collaborating with the healthcare team to determine suitable therapeutic interventions.
- Utilizes 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.
- Promotes family-centered care and facilitates the strengthening of positive coping and resiliency skills within the healthcare setting.
- Provides ongoing assessment of interventions used.
- Provides oversight and direction for utilization of volunteers in Child Life department.
- Possesses expert knowledge of medical diagnosis and procedures.
- Understands special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions, with expertise in the use of play activities in a health care environment and in-depth knowledge of research regarding children in health care settings.
- 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.
- Experience working with pediatric population in a therapeutic setting 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 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
- The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.
- Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
- Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
- The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.
- The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.
- Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
- Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.
- As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.
- The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.
- Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.
