Child Life Specialist

wimatec MATTES GmbH; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 32,373 - 48,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Training and tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling and generous time off

Job summary

Israelvcforum in Duluth, Minnesota, seeks a Child Life Specialist to facilitate coping with healthcare experiences through developmentally appropriate activities. You'll assess patients and families, planning interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and Child Life Professional Certification. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Child Life Professional Certification or currently enrolled in a program.
• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, child life, or a related field.
• 1 year of related experience in an acute care children’s facility.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate coping and mastery of healthcare experiences for patients.
• Assess patients and families to plan interventions.
• Provide consultative support to all departments.

Skills

Child Life Professional Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Experience in child development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in child development or related field

Child Life Professional Certification

Job description

Building Location

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department

2005290 CHILDRENS HOSPITAL - SMMC HOSP

Job Description

Provides services to facilitate coping and mastery of healthcare experiences through developmentally appropriate activities. Assesses patients and families with the goal of planning interventions. Communicates effectively with the healthcare team and serves as a resource to families and to the healthcare team on child development and behavior issues. Provides consultative support to all Essentia departments including evaluation of developmentally sensitive facilities, materials and processes. Actively participates with the healthcare team to complete child and family friendly redesign. The position also coordinates and oversees volunteers’ activities during volunteers' time in pediatric patient care areas.

$5,000 sign on incentive eligible!

Must currently have a Child Life Professional Certification or be currently enrolled in a Child Life Professional Certification or current enrollment in a Child Life Professional program.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a preference in therapeutic recreation, child life, family or child development, counseling, child psychology, education, social work or related field.
• Child Life Professional Certification or completion of clinical internship with ability to obtain certification in 6-12 months
• 1 year of related experience, preferably in an acute care children’s facility.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 3 months

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• Child Life Professional Certification or current enrollment in a Child Life Professional program and ability to obtain within 6-12 months. Must maintain certification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 3 months

FTE

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Weekends

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Compensation Range

$23.50 - $35.25

Employee Benefits

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].