Child Life Specialist

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD seeks an Inpatient Child Life Specialist to develop and coordinate developmentally appropriate play activities for pediatric patients and families. You will advocate for the child while collaborating with the healthcare team to determine suitable therapeutic interventions and supportive family-centered care strategies.

Utilize expertise in child development, stress and trauma effects, and family systems to alleviate distress and promote resiliency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or related field required.
• Completion of Child Life internship required.
• CCLS certification required or must be obtained within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and implement developmentally appropriate play activities for pediatric patients and families.
• Act as child advocate when collaborating with the healthcare team to determine interventions.
• Apply knowledge of child development and family systems to design supportive interventions.
• Provide oversight and direction for volunteer utilization in the Child Life department.

Skills

Pediatric experience (2+ yrs)

CCLS certification (or eligible)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life/Child Development/related field

Child Life internship completion

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Children's Hospital
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1600 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $24.00 - $34.50

Department Details

Inpatient Child Life Specialist with some flexing capability to other areas. Weekend rotation (every 4th).

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.

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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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 [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0249692
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No