Child Life Specialist: Family-Cocused Care (Float)

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA and FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN seeks a Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and families through play, preparation, education and self-expression activities. You will provide emotional support, guide families, and collaborate across clinical teams to promote child development during hospitalization.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, ACLP eligibility, and a 480-hour clinical internship, with at least one year of relevant experience; CCLS certification or

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field and ACLP eligibility.
• Completion of a 480-hour clinical child life internship under supervision.
• One year of recent experience with children and families is preferred.
• CCLS certification or eligibility to pursue within the first year.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes effective coping through play, preparation, education and self-expression.
• Provides emotional support for families and encourages development in healthcare settings.
• Educates parents, siblings and other family members about child life needs.
• Educates multidisciplinary teams about needs of children under stress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development, child life, child and family studies or related field

ACLP eligibility assessment completed

480-hour clinical child life internship under supervision

CCLS certification or eligibility within first year

One year of recent work experience with children and families

Job description

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN seeks a Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and families through play, preparation, education and self-expression activities. You will provide emotional support, guide families, and collaborate across clinical teams to promote child development during hospitalization.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, ACLP eligibility, and a 480-hour clinical internship, with at least one year of relevant experience; CCLS certification or