Job detail
Child Life Specialist
Essentia Health
FULL_TIME
Posted 2/26/2026
Location
Duluth, Minnesota
Salary
$24 - $35 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The child life specialist provides services to help patients and families cope with healthcare experiences through developmentally appropriate activities. They assess needs and plan interventions while communicating effectively with the healthcare team.
Requirements summary
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, along with child life professional certification or the ability to obtain it within 6-12 months. Candidates should have at least 1 year of related experience, preferably in an acute care children's facility.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateChild DevelopmentIntervention PlanningVolunteer CoordinationConsultative SupportCoping StrategiesHealthcare Team CommunicationDevelopmentally Appropriate ActivitiesBehavior Issues
Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Scheduling
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Plan
- Wellness Resources
- Generous Time Off