Child's Voice Advocate

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a childcare-focused specialist to assess developmental levels of children during evaluations, provide emotional support, and supervise care in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. You will support children from infancy through adolescence, including those in crisis, while promoting positive coping through structured interactions.

The role requires at least two years of college or an associate degree in child development or family studies, with related

Qualifications

• Two years of college or associate degree with child development courses and/or experience required.
• Two-year degree in some type of child development and/or family studies courses.
• At least six months related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the developmental level of children during their evaluation and provide emotional support and supervision accordingly.
• Provide support to children ranging from infancy to adolescence development and who may be in crisis.
• Address the comfort needs of children and families in a non-judgmental manner while facilitating positive coping through structured interactions with children.
• Support the operational needs of the department while promoting a safe and child friendly environment.
• Possesses knowledge of basic child development and family systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the developmental effects of stress and trauma on children and interventions to alleviate distress.
• Displays knowledge of the special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions.

Education

Child development education

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: Ann Berdahl Hall Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1503 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00

Job Summary

Assess the developmental level of children during their evaluation and provides emotional support and supervision accordingly. Provides support to children ranging from infancy to adolescence development and who may be in crisis. Addresses the comfort needs of children and families in a non-judgmental manner while facilitating positive coping through structured interactions with children. Supports the operational needs of the department while promoting a safe and child friendly environment. Possesses knowledge of basic child development and family systems. Demonstrates knowledge of the developmental effects of stress and trauma on children and interventions to alleviate distress. Displays knowledge of the special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions.

Qualifications

Two years of college or associate degree with child development courses and/or experience required. Two-year degree in some type of child development and/or family studies courses.

At least six months related experience is required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and training will be offered to staff.

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-0275121
Job Function: Care Coordination
Featured: No