Child Life Specialist

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. With nearly 50,000 employees, Sanford Health is dedicated to the work of health and healing across its broad footprint.

Sanford Health is seeking a Child Life Specialist to join their team in Fargo, North Dakota. The Child Life Specialist will be primarily focused in the Emergency Department, serving pediatric patients in a Peds Level 2 trauma center.

The Child Life Specialist will develop, coordinate, and implement developmentally appropriate play activities, expressive arts, and special events for pediatric patients and their families. The Child Life Specialist will also serve as the child’s advocate when collaborating with the healthcare team to determine suitable therapeutic interventions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or related field required.
• Completion of Child Life internship 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.

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.