Job detail
Certified Child Life Specialist
Fairview Health Services
UNKNOWN
Posted 4/23/2026
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Core responsibilities
The specialist will provide therapeutic play, education, and psychosocial support to pediatric patients and their families to help them cope with medical procedures and illness. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create a supportive, family-Centered healthcare environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and have completed a child life internship recognized by the aclp. Additionally, they must be able to obtain ccls certification within 180 days and basic life support certification within 30 days.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeActive listeningEvidence-based practiceCrisis interventionPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationTrauma-informed careChild developmentPsychosocial supportVolunteer supervisionNon-pharmacological pain managementProcedural supportTherapeutic playFamily systemsDevelopmental educationEmpathic respondingClinical evidence integration
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Vision plans
- Early access to earned wages
- Sick and safe time