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 its team at Sanford Children’s Castle of Care in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 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 ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or a related field, along with a minimum of two years of experience working with children in a therapeutic setting.

Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is required or must be obtained within one year of hire.

• Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship through an ACLP-approved program (REQUIRED)
• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or related field (REQUIRED)
• Minimum two years of experience working with various age groups of children (preferred)
• Experience working with the 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, benefits include:

Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.