Child Life Specialist
Sanford Research
Date: 4 days ago
City: Fargo, ND
Salary:
$21.5
-
$33
per hour
Contract type: Full time
For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits
Sanford Health
Sanford Health Child Life Specialist Fargo, North Dakota
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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
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Health Insurance
We offer multiple health plan options allowing you flexibility to choose what fits best for your family.
Paid Time Off
With our paid time off program we encourage you to take time away to re-charge and re-fresh.
Voluntary Benefits
A large assortment of voluntary benefits allow you to customize your benefit package.
Company Paid Benefits
Eligible employees receive base life insurance and disability at no cost to help with financial needs.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
We provide a generous employer match contribution while you put away money for your retirement.
Employee Perks
Employees get access to a wide selection of discounts/perks both local and nationwide.
Job Details
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: 10 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $21.50 - $33.00
Pay Info: $5,000 Sign-On bonus
Department Details
We love the Fargo area as it is a great place for young families and individuals. It has a small community feel with aspects of a larger city you will love! Fargo has a booming and vibrant downtown area with many local shops, boutiques, and opportunities for entrepreneurs. Our growing community has many parks and courtyards that are also dog friendly. Come join us!
Child Life Specialist Internship required.
Job 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. 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.
Child Life internship required to be completed or close to complete prior to hire.
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.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0190971
Job Function: Allied Health
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Current Employees Apply Here
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Sanford Health Child Life Specialist Fargo, North Dakota
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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Health Insurance
We offer multiple health plan options allowing you flexibility to choose what fits best for your family.
Paid Time Off
With our paid time off program we encourage you to take time away to re-charge and re-fresh.
Voluntary Benefits
A large assortment of voluntary benefits allow you to customize your benefit package.
Company Paid Benefits
Eligible employees receive base life insurance and disability at no cost to help with financial needs.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
We provide a generous employer match contribution while you put away money for your retirement.
Employee Perks
Employees get access to a wide selection of discounts/perks both local and nationwide.
Job Details
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: 10 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $21.50 - $33.00
Pay Info: $5,000 Sign-On bonus
Department Details
We love the Fargo area as it is a great place for young families and individuals. It has a small community feel with aspects of a larger city you will love! Fargo has a booming and vibrant downtown area with many local shops, boutiques, and opportunities for entrepreneurs. Our growing community has many parks and courtyards that are also dog friendly. Come join us!
Child Life Specialist Internship required.
Job 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. 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.
Child Life internship required to be completed or close to complete prior to hire.
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.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0190971
Job Function: Allied Health
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Current Employees Apply Here
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