Child Life Specialist

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 36,864 - 55,296; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth seeks a Child Life Specialist to facilitate coping and mastery of healthcare experiences for pediatric patients. The role involves assessing families, planning interventions, and coordinating volunteer activities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and Child Life Professional Certification. Benefits encompass comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must currently have a Child Life Professional Certification or be currently enrolled in a Child Life Professional program.
• 1 year of related experience, preferably in an acute care children’s facility.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate coping and mastery of healthcare experiences through activities.
• Assess patients and families for intervention planning.
• Coordinate and oversee volunteers' activities in pediatric care.

Skills

Child Life Professional Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Completion of clinical internship

Job description

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.

Must currently have a Child Life Professional Certification or be currently enrolled in a Child Life Professional program. Education to Employment available.

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

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

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].

Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Compensation Range: $26.76 - $40.14 / hour

FTE: 1