Child Life Specialist - Child Life

Job Title: Child Life Specialist | Child Life | Fargo

City: Fargo

State: ND

Department *: * FN Child 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

Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests. Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips. Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed. Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts. Coordination and management of care for patients, including those with complex needs. Evaluates and advises on proper treatment plans for pediatric patients. Works with common health information concepts and terminology. Monitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics for handling situations on a case by case basis. Demonstrates a personal commitment to contributing to others' well being. 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

Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required or must be obtained within one year of hire. CPR certification required within 6 months of hire. 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.

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.
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City: Fargo

State: ND

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Req Number: req27481