Child Life Specialist- Emergency Department at Sanford Health summary: A Child Life Specialist in the Emergency Department provides developmentally appropriate play activities and therapeutic interventions to pediatric patients and their families, supporting coping and resiliency in a fast-paced healthcare setting. They collaborate with medical teams to tailor care plans and serve as advocates for children's emotional and developmental needs during medical treatment. The role requires specialized knowledge in child development, trauma effects, and family systems, along with certification and experience working with pediatric populations. Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo Location: Fargo, ND Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA Shift: 10 Hours - Evening Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $23.00 - $33.00 Pay Info: $5,000 Sign-On bonus with a commitment! Department Details We love the Fargo area as it is a great place for young families and individuals. It has a small community feel with aspects of a larger city you will love! Fargo has a booming and vibrant downtown area with many local shops, boutiques, and opportunities for entrepreneurs. Our growing community has many parks and courtyards that are also dog friendly. Come join us! This position is primarily focused in the Emergency Department. Come join a fast pace environment serving pediatric patients in a Peds Level 2 trauma center! Hours are 1:30PM to 11:30PM 4 days a week, willing to discuss flexible options to provide coverage and balance. Completion of Child Life internship required. Job Summary Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of developmentally appropriate play activities, expressive arts, and special events for pediatric patients and their families within the health care setting, both at the bedside and in playroom settings. Serves as the child's advocate when collaborating with the healthcare team to determine suitable therapeutic interventions. Utilizes expert knowledge of child development, family systems theories, and the developmental effects of stress and trauma on children to establish appropriate interventions to alleviate distress. Promotes family-centered care and facilitates the strengthening of positive coping and resiliency skills within the healthcare setting. Provides ongoing assessment of interventions used. Provides oversight and direction for utilization of volunteers in Child Life department. Possesses expert knowledge of medical diagnosis and procedures. Understands special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions, with expertise in the use of play activities in a health care environment and in-depth knowledge of research regarding children in health care settings. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or related field required. Child Life internship required to be completed or close to complete prior to hire. Minimum two years experience working with various age groups of children is preferred. Experience working with pediatric population in a therapeutic setting desired. Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required or must be obtained within one year of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of hire. Benefits Sanford Health 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 . 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 talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford Health 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-0203925 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No Keywords: Child Life Specialist, pediatric care, emergency department, therapeutic play, child development, family-centered care, trauma-informed care, pediatric trauma, hospital care, child advocacy