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Job Description
Essentia Health is seeking a Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and families through effective coping strategies and developmentally appropriate activities. This role includes assessing needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and overseeing volunteer activities to enhance patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate coping and mastery of healthcare experiences through developmentally appropriate activities
Assess patients and families for intervention planning
Communicate effectively with the healthcare team
Provide consultative support to Essentia departments on child development and behavior issues
Coordinate and oversee volunteers' activities in pediatric patient care areas
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, child life, family or child development, counseling, child psychology, education, social work or related field
1 year of related experience, preferably in an acute care children’s facility
Child Life Professional Certification or ability to obtain within 6-12 months
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 3 months
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance401(k) with employer contributionsTuition reimbursement and training opportunitiesFlexible scheduling and time offEmployee wellness programs