Child Life Specialist jobs in Watertown, SD

Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Child Life Specialist
  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD FULL_TIME
  • Create Your Career With Us!

    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: Children's Hospital

    Location: Sioux Falls, SD

    Address: 1600 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

    Shift: Varies

    Job Schedule: Full time

    Weekly Hours: 40.00

    Salary Range: $20.50 - $29.00

    Department Details

    Child-Centered Environment: Sanford Children's Castle of Care provides a vibrant, colorful world where sick and injured children find inspiration, imagination, and play. This unique and welcoming environment contributes to the emotional well-being and healing of pediatric patients.

    Multidisciplinary Team: You'll be part of a cohesive and diverse team that includes nurses, child life specialists, pharmacists, social workers, chaplains, dietitians, respiratory care professionals, therapists, and school teachers. Collaborative teamwork ensures the best possible care for young patients.

    Community Impact: By joining the Sanford Children's team, you'll be making a significant impact on your community's health and the well-being of children and families. Your work will truly make a difference in the lives of young patients.

    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

    Completion of 600 hour Child Life internship through an ACLP program REQUIRED. Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or related field required.

    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 https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

    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-0173988

    Job Function: Allied Health

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Child Support Specialist
  • South Dakota State Government
  • Sioux Falls, SD FULL_TIME
  • Job ID: 26881 Agency: Department of Social Services / Division of Child Support Location: Sioux Falls Salary: $23.43 per hour Pay Grade: GH Closing Date: 05.09.2024 This is a Full-Time position with t...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Child Support Specialist
  • South Dakota State Government
  • Sioux Falls, SD FULL_TIME
  • Job ID: 26881 Agency: Department of Social Services / Division of Child Support Location: Sioux Falls Salary: $23.43 per hour Pay Grade: GH Closing Date: 05.09.2024 This is a Full-Time position with t...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Care Specialist/Case Manager
  • Southeastern Directions for Life
  • Sioux Falls, SD FULL_TIME
  • Southeastern Directions for Life is one of 11 Community Mental Health Centers in South Dakota dedicated to providing quality professional services to keep our individuals, families, schools, workplace...
  • 15 Days Ago

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PDO Care Specialist
  • Southeastern Directions for Life
  • Sioux Falls, SD FULL_TIME
  • QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of an Associate’s degree in one of the helping professions, bachelor’s degree preferred with demonstrated skill and competence in mental health practice and ability to work wit...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Peer Support Specialist
  • Southeastern Directions for Life
  • Sioux Falls, SD FULL_TIME
  • Southeastern Directions for Life is one of 11 Community Mental Health Centers in South Dakota dedicated to providing quality, professional services to keep our individuals, families, schools, workplac...
  • 1 Month Ago

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3 Yr Old Preschool Teacher
  • Sprouts Community Daycare
  • Summit, SD
  • Company Description Sprouts Community Daycare Center is a SD State Certified Daycare Center Role Description This is a f...
  • 4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Package Handler (Warehouse like)
  • FedEx
  • Watertown, SD
  • IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Come for a job and stay for a career!FedEx Ground is part of the rapidly growing warehouse and trans...
  • 4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part-Time Plumbing/Electrical Sales Associate
  • Ace Hardware
  • Watertown, SD
  • Job Description Are you seeking a rewarding position where your contributions are valued and your potential for advancem...
  • 4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Home Depot - Stocker/Freight Team Member $16-$35/hr
  • Careerbuilder
  • Watertown, SD
  • No experience requited, hiring immediately, appy now.Our Freight Team works to ensure stores are stocked and ready for b...
  • 4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Shift Supervisor/Management Trainee - CVS $16-$35/hr
  • Careerbuilder
  • Watertown, SD
  • No experience requited, hiring immediately, appy now.The Shift Supervisor Trainee role is an entry-level, short-term rol...
  • 4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Manager
  • SpecSys
  • Watertown, SD
  • Here is your chance to showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company. We offer a variety of challenging...
  • 4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Delivery Driver (CDL B)
  • Airgas, Inc.
  • Watertown, SD
  • Airgas operates a modern and efficient fleet. Most vehicles are under 6 years old and equipped with driver-friendly tech...
  • 4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Watertown, SD
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 21,482 at the 2010 census. It is the fifth largest city in South Dakota. It is also the principal city of the Watertown Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Codington and Hamlin counties. Watertown is home to the Redlin Art Center which houses many of the original art works produced by Terry Redlin, one of America's most popular wildlife artists. Watertown also is home to the Bramble Park Zoo and the Watertown Regional Library. The Watertown Public Opinion is a six-da...
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Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
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Watertown, South Dakota area prices
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