Child's Voice Advocate
Sanford Health
Summary
Assess the developmental level of children during their evaluation and provides emotional support and supervision accordingly.
Job description
Summary
Assess the developmental level of children during their evaluation and provides emotional support and supervision accordingly.
Job Description
Provides support to children ranging from infancy to adolescence development and who may be in crisis. Addresses the comfort needs of children and families in a non-judgmental manner while facilitating positive coping through structured interactions with children. Supports the operational needs of the department while promoting a safe and child friendly environment. Possesses knowledge of basic child development and family systems. Demonstrates knowledge of the developmental effects of stress and trauma on children and interventions to alleviate distress. Displays knowledge of the special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions.
Qualifications
Two years of college or associate degree with child development courses and/or experience required. Two-year degree in some type of child development and/or family studies courses. At least six months related experience is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and training will be offered to staff.
Requirements
- Two years of college or associate degree with child development courses and/or experience
- Two-year degree in child development and/or family studies courses
- At least six months related experience
- Knowledge of basic child development and family systems
- Knowledge of developmental effects of stress and trauma on children and interventions to alleviate distress
- Knowledge of special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions
Benefits
- BLS Certification Training Provided
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.