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Gillette Children's is hiring for two Child Life Specialist opportunities in St. Paul, MN -

1. .7 FTE Temporary, grant funded position- approximately 10 months from date of hire. Work Schedule - Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm) and possible evenings or Saturdays (subject to change based upon arrangement with Child Life Supervisor)

2. .2 FTE - 2 Saturday shifts per month (8:00am-4:30pm) and 1 evening shift per week (4-8pm). Additional opportunities for casual hours on weekdays, weekends or evenings depending on the open shifts. Possible days and hours for casual coverage could be Monday- Friday 6:30am- 8:00pm or Saturdays 8:00am-4:30pm. These shifts are in our St. Paul hospital and clinic locations. 

Child Life has two main goals for each child entering the healthcare setting:

1. to reduce the stress and anxiety related to medical events; and
2. to promote normal growth and development. 

These goals are expected to help the child cope with his/her medical experience and return home.

Compensation & Benefits Information

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $24.29/hour to $36.46/hour, with a median wage of $30.37/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits.

Major Challenges

• Meeting the simultaneous demands of multiple units, prioritizing services and supporting the development and coping of a diverse population.

Primary Job Responsibilities 

• Conducts assessments of normal growth and development and emotional reactions of children to the healthcare setting.
• Provides appropriate interventions to facilitate adjustment to the healthcare setting.
• Serves as a resource to staff by providing information on topics such as normalization, growth & development, reactions to healthcare, coping and therapeutic play.
• Supports the family and patient by providing focused patient/family care.

Qualifications

• BS in Child Life, Child Development, Child Psychology or related field
• Internship (professional) in Child Life Program
• CL certification or certification eligible within one year of hire
• Knowledge of child development & children’s coping mechanisms
• Knowledge of family systems
• Knowledge of the effects of hospitalization and healthcare at different developmental stages
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• Knowledge of preparation issues at different developmental levels and techniques to use to prepare and accompany children for procedures and healthcare experiences.
• Experience with children and adolescents at all developmental levels and various abilities
• Ability to build rapport with children and families
• Ability to manage resources

Gillette requires all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless there is a Gillette-approved medical or religious exemption. New hires will be required to have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to starting employment and submit proof of 1^st dose of COVID-19 vaccine prior to 1^st day. Gillette also requires all employees to receive the influenza vaccine or wear an approved face mask during influenza season. The flu vaccine can be done at the time of the health clearance appointment.

Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued. We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.

About Gillette Children's

Gillette Children's is an independent pediatric hospital specializing in treating children who have complex conditions, rare disorders and traumatic injuries. Gillette providers treat patients - including adults who have conditions that began during childhood - who have medical needs that are often too complex for most other health care providers. We're different because of our focus. We center our care on conditions affecting the musculoskeletal and neurological systems. We also partner with Regions Hospital to operate Minnesota’s first Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. In addition to our 60-bed hospital, we have eight primary clinic or hub locations, 11 outreach sites and one adult clinic. We serve more than 25,000 patients each year. Our reach is local, national and global. Annually we serve patients from all Minnesota counties, nearly all 50 U. S. states and more than 10 countries. Gillette is a Twin Cities Top Workplace and a National Top Workplace. We offer competitive pay, a strong benefits package and flexible schedules. Plus we give employees something that sets us apart: a chance to take part in our mission. Come to work for Gillette, and you’ll improve the lives of countless children and adults who have disabilities or complex medical conditions.

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