Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Description

Education Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Must have completed a Child Life internship in a clinical setting with children under the direct supervision of a certified Child Life Specialist.

• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, child life, family or child development, counseling, child psychology, education, social work or related field.

• One year of related experience, preferably in an acute care children’s facility.

Job Description:

The Child Life Specialist provides services to facilitate coping and mastery of healthcare experiences through developmentally appropriate activities. The Child Life Specialist assesses patients and families with the goal of planning interventions. The specialist 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. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers, and others.

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

Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: Varies/Varies

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Compensation Range: $21.12 - $31.69 / hour

Union:

FTE: 1

Weekends:

Call Obligations:

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.