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The child life specialist orients patients, families, students, children of adult patients and staff to the environment and the Child Life Program. The specialist assesses patients and families with the goal of planning support. Child life interventions are done to facilitate coping and mastery of healthcare experiences, and to foster a positive self-image through developmentally appropriate activities. The specialist serves as a resource to the healthcare team on child development and behavior issues.
Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field. Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) credentialed from the Child Life Certifying Commission or granted acceptance to take next scheduled exam and attains certification within first year of employment. One (1) year Child Life Program experience in an acute hospital or outpatient pediatric setting required. Demonstrated maturity, patience, sensitivity, understanding, enthusiasm, and the capacity to relate effectively to children, parents, volunteers, and staff. Demonstrated sound judgment, initiative, and a thorough understanding of child development. Preferred bilingual English-Spanish skills. Basic Life Support Certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) Competency.
2 years' experience within the role of Child Life Specialist experience required.
Nonexempt
$24.72 - $36.10 / hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
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Full Time
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Day Shift Monday-Friday Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
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