Child Life Specialist - Child Life
- Employer
- Sanford Health
- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Salary
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- Industry
- Childcare
- Role
- Childcare Provider
- Job Type
- Long-Term
Job Details
Job Title: Child Life Specialist | Child Life | Fargo
City: Fargo
State: ND
Department *: * Chile Life
Job Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Shift: 8 hr
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.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates a personal commitment to contributing to others' well being. Monitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics for handling situations on a case by case basis. Works with common health information concepts and terminology. Evaluates and advises on proper treatment plans for pediatric patients. Coordination and management of care for patients, including those with complex needs. Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts. Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed. Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips. Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests. Advises on a variety of programs and activities to accommodate the assessed needs of clients.
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
This is a full-time opportunity.
Position requires an individual to be near completion or have completed the Child Life Internship. Individual must be eligible to obtain certification. For more information about working as a Child Life Specialist, please visit https://www.childlife.org/certification/students
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.
About Sanford Health:
At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community, across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .
City: Fargo
State: ND
Job Function: Allied Health
Job Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Req Number: WD07478
Company
Sanford Health is excited to be on a journey of tremendous growth and momentum. With our vast geography, cutting-edge medicine, sophisticated research, advanced education and our own health plan, we are unique in what we do and how we do it. Through relationships built on trust and successful performance and a vision to improve the human condition, Sanford seeks to make a significant impact on health and healing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our journey as an organization includes continually building on the diverse talents, experiences and beliefs of our employees, as well as the patients and communities we serve. We are proud to be from the Midwest and to impact the world. We look forward to joining with you in the journey.
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- http://sanfordhealth.jobs/
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