Evening/Weekend Child Life Specialist (Pediatric Coping)

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN seeks an evening weekend Certified Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and families using play as therapy. The role is integral to the multi-disciplinary team, requiring a BA/BS in a related field and completion of an ACLP-recognized internship, with CCLS certification or exam within 1 year.

BLS is required within 30 days. The responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, planning coping strategies, and documenting patient

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Child Life, Family or Child Development, Counseling, Child Psychology, Education, Social Work, Nursing, or related field.
• Completion of child life internship as recognized by the ACLP.
• Ability to sit for and pass CCLS certification exam within 1 year.
• Basic Life Support within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family psychosocial needs and implement coping plans.
• Describe and apply techniques to assess developmental and emotional state.
• Integrate clinical evidence into child life practice.
• Facilitate developmentally appropriate play and expressive arts as therapeutic tools.
• Provide education regarding diagnosis, plan of care, and coping skills.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate interventions.

Skills

Child Life internship

CCLS certification exam

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Sitting for exam within 1 year

Education

BA/BS in Child Life or related field

M.A./M.S. in child life or related field

Job description

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN seeks an evening weekend Certified Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and families using play as therapy. The role is integral to the multi-disciplinary team, requiring a BA/BS in a related field and completion of an ACLP-recognized internship, with CCLS certification or exam within 1 year.

BLS is required within 30 days. The responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, planning coping strategies, and documenting patient