Manager, Child Life

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: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

Sanford Children's Hospital is a Level IV NICU with dedicated NICU flight team and Level II Trauma Center. Our Child Life department has a scholarship opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career as a Child Life Specialist. This has a commitment of employment.

Job Summary

Ensure the effective operation and administration of the Child Life department by overseeing, evaluating and developing programs that promote family-centered care and facilitates the strengthening of positive coping and resiliency skills within the healthcare setting. Utilizes expert knowledge of child development, family systems theories, and the developmental effects of stress and trauma on children to ensure appropriate interventions are implemented. 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. Responsible for the program's strategic and operational budget and program functioning.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or related field required, Master's degree preferred.

Five years of professional Child Life experience preferred.

Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required.

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-0238469
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No