Child Life Associate-Casual

Children’s Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Child Life Associate plans and implements activities and programs that support and promote normal growth and development, trains and oversees volunteers, and maintains community ties that enhance program delivery. The role works independently and in collaboration with the Child Life Music Therapy department to provide a safe environment in play areas and at the patient bedside. Patient and family interactions may take place in inpatient settings, ambulatory care areas, and play spaces. Service hours and care delivery may include evenings and weekends, independent of a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS).

Requirements

• BLS certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in child development or a related field.
• At least 2 years of work experience with children and families.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Experience with program planning and development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities and programs that support and promote normal growth and development.
• Train and oversee volunteers.
• Maintain community ties that enhance program delivery.
• Help provide a safe environment in play areas and when working at the patient bedside.
• Work independently and in collaboration with the Child Life Music Therapy department.
• Interact with patients and families in inpatient settings, ambulatory care areas, and play spaces.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Other fringe benefits
• Shift differentials or premium pay may be available for positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time