Child Life Specialist. TEMPORARY 7/1 - 12/28/2026
About The Position
The Child Life Specialist (CLS) collaborates with the healthcare team to facilitate activities consistent with patients' age-specific (neonate, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent, young adult) developmental needs. Works with pediatric patients and families to help them cope with hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and grief through therapeutic play, education, and other interventions. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse internal and external workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Life/Child Development or related field with an emphasis in Child Life required.
- 500 hours of Child Life internship required.
- One year experience in child development/education center required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
- Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position.
- Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
- Able to be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies.
- Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
- Able to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
- Able to accept direction.
- Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone.
- Able to think critically.
- Able to perform basic math functions.
- Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
- Able to compose written material.
- Able to organize and prioritize workload.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Able to problem solve.
- Able to recall information with accuracy.
- Able to pay close attention to detail.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospital-based Child Life program preferred.
- Child Life Certification exam within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate activities consistent with patients' age-specific developmental needs.
- Work with pediatric patients and families to help them cope with hospitalization, procedures, surgeries, and grief through therapeutic play, education, and other interventions.
- Utilize interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism.
- Contribute to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse internal and external workforce and patient population.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability.
- Accommodation assistance with accessing job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
