Child Life Specialist

Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description: Provides services to facilitate coping and mastery of healthcare experiences through developmentally appropriate activities. Assesses patients and families with the goal of planning interventions. Communicates effectively with the healthcare team and serves as a resource to families and to the healthcare team on child development and behavior issues. Provides consultative support to all Essentia departments including evaluation of developmentally sensitive facilities, materials and processes. Actively participates with the healthcare team to complete child and family friendly redesign. The position also coordinates and oversees volunteers' activities during volunteers' time in pediatric patient care areas.Work Experience: 1 year of related experience, preferably in an acute care children's facility. Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a preference in therapeutic recreation, child life, family or child development, counseling, child psychology, education, social work or related field. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Child Life Professional Certification or ability to obtain within 6-12 months. Must maintain certification.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 3 months Employee Benefits at Essentia Health : Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities. Eligibility for Essentia Health's benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at for more information. Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: Varies / Varies Hours Per Pay Period: 80 Compensation Range: $23.25 - $34.88 / hour FTE: 1

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