Child Life Specialist - Pediatrics
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- Sanford Health
- Location
- Bismarck, North Dakota
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- Industry
- Childcare
- Role
- Childcare Provider
- Job Type
- Long-Term
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Job Title: Child Life Specialist | Pediatrics | Bismarck
City: Bismarck
State: North Dakota
Department *: * 6E PEDIATRICS ACUTE
Job Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Varies
Hours Per Shift: 8 hr
JOB SUMMARY
The Child Life Specialist is responsible to provide optimal developmental and psychosocial support to children and their families in the health care setting. Services are provided to children from infancy to adolescence. The program is designed to support the social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of children in healthcare settings through direct interventions with children and advocacy regarding the psychosocial needs of children and families. The Child Life Specialist uses interventions such as play, medical play, psychological preparation and rehearsed coping to minimize distress associated with healthcare experiences and to promote resiliency. The Child Life Specialist will participate in collaborating to promote family centered care, and to foster positive hospital-community relations. Has depth of knowledge of child development (birth -- 21), family systems theories, the developmental effects of stress and trauma on children and interventions to alleviate distress. Possesses depth of knowledge of medical diagnosis and procedures. Broad based knowledge regarding the special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions. In depth knowledge of body of research relating to children in health care settings.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Schedule varies. Position requires individual with Child Life Certification or eligible to obtain this certification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification as a Child Life Specialist is required or must be obtained within one year of hire. Eligibility for Child Life Certification included completion of a minimum of 480 hours of a child life clinical experience under the direct supervision of a Certified Child LifeSpecialist. Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Human Development or related feld with previous experience in a Hospital, educational or development setting. Two years experience working with multiple or various age groups of children is preferred. Experience with infants, toddlers, school age children and adolescents in a therapeutic setting preferred. Ability to provide developmental assessments, to represent child life and communicate psychosocial issues to members of the health care team. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal communicaton skills, effective time and resource management. Ability and fexibility to work day, evening and one weekend shift a month.
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 .
In compliance with federal law requiring employers to verify new employees' U.S.
employment eligibility, Sanford participates in E-Verify. To learn more click here for English Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf or here for Spanish Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf .
City: Bismarck
State: North Dakota
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Varies
Req Number: req20718
City: Bismarck
State: North Dakota
Department *: * 6E PEDIATRICS ACUTE
Job Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Varies
Hours Per Shift: 8 hr
JOB SUMMARY
The Child Life Specialist is responsible to provide optimal developmental and psychosocial support to children and their families in the health care setting. Services are provided to children from infancy to adolescence. The program is designed to support the social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of children in healthcare settings through direct interventions with children and advocacy regarding the psychosocial needs of children and families. The Child Life Specialist uses interventions such as play, medical play, psychological preparation and rehearsed coping to minimize distress associated with healthcare experiences and to promote resiliency. The Child Life Specialist will participate in collaborating to promote family centered care, and to foster positive hospital-community relations. Has depth of knowledge of child development (birth -- 21), family systems theories, the developmental effects of stress and trauma on children and interventions to alleviate distress. Possesses depth of knowledge of medical diagnosis and procedures. Broad based knowledge regarding the special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions. In depth knowledge of body of research relating to children in health care settings.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Schedule varies. Position requires individual with Child Life Certification or eligible to obtain this certification.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certification as a Child Life Specialist is required or must be obtained within one year of hire. Eligibility for Child Life Certification included completion of a minimum of 480 hours of a child life clinical experience under the direct supervision of a Certified Child LifeSpecialist. Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Human Development or related feld with previous experience in a Hospital, educational or development setting. Two years experience working with multiple or various age groups of children is preferred. Experience with infants, toddlers, school age children and adolescents in a therapeutic setting preferred. Ability to provide developmental assessments, to represent child life and communicate psychosocial issues to members of the health care team. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal communicaton skills, effective time and resource management. Ability and fexibility to work day, evening and one weekend shift a month.
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 .
In compliance with federal law requiring employers to verify new employees' U.S.
employment eligibility, Sanford participates in E-Verify. To learn more click here for English Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf or here for Spanish Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf .
City: Bismarck
State: North Dakota
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Varies
Req Number: req20718
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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