Child Life Program Manager

Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical CenterDepartment:2005290 CHILDRENS HOSPITAL - SMMC HOSPJob Description:Essentia Health is hiring a Child Life Program Manager on our Child Life team!Education Qualifications:Job Description:The Child Life Program Manager is responsible for providing leadership, program development and coordination of patient and caregiver education and support programs. Acts as a primary liaison between healthcare teams and key community and internal partners. This position requires the knowledge of and ability to research evidence-based practices for child development and health experiences, and to analyze and interpret data to make recommendations about areas of focus for outreach efforts.Key Responsibilities:Promotes the continuous development of children to optimize their responses to medical care, to minimize psychological stress and trauma, and to increase understanding and coping with illness and health care experiencesAssesses patients and families with the goal of planning interventionsProvides children with opportunities for gaining a sense of mastery, for play, for learning, for self-expression, for family involvement and for peer interactionAdvocates for children and families in ambulatory and inpatient settingsManages donor donations, including identifying program needs, coordinating donation utilization, and maintaining positive donor relationshipsLeads efforts to build, expand, and enhance the Child Life Program through strategic planning, program development, and resource cultivationProvides consultative support to all Essentia departments including evaluation of developmentally sensitive facilities, materials and processesCoordinates and oversees volunteers’ activities during volunteers' time in pediatric patient care areasEducation Requirement:Bachelor’s degree with a preference in therapeutic recreation, child life, family or child development, counseling, child psychology, education, social work or related fieldRequired Qualifications:3 years of related experience, preferably in an acute care children’s facilityLicensure/Certification Qualifications:Child Life Professional Certification or ability to obtain within 6-12 months. Must maintain certificationBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 3 monthsFTE:1Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Shift End Time:Weekends:Holidays:NoCall Obligation:NoUnion:Union Posting Deadline:Compensation Range:$28.40 - $42.60Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at View phone number on us.fitly.work.SummaryLocation: Duluth, MNType: Full time