Child Life Specialist

Overview The Child Life Specialist collaborates with pediatric service team members to assess the psycho‑social, developmental, and cognitive needs of patients. The role enriches the hospital experience for pediatric patients and their families through preparation, education, coping support, alternative focus, and developmental care, ensuring the best possible experience for the child and family. Responsibilities include meeting child life competencies and other required skills, participating in departmental meetings and related functions, overseeing, educating, and serving as a resource for child life students and volunteers in pediatric service areas, demonstrating clinical competence, displaying strong interdisciplinary and family collaboration skills, creating and developing educational resources, and participating in internal, external, and local associations or committees. The Specialist also coordinates and supports community outreach initiatives, including special visitors to pediatric service areas and Children’s In‑Kind Donation intake and distribution. Certified Child Life Specialist is required within six months of hire. Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County, committed to improving the health and well‑being of our community and providing outstanding, compassionate care. EOE Licensure Not Applicable Education Bachelor’s Degree Child Life required – or Bachelor’s Degree Family Studies required. Experience 1 Year clinical – Child‑Life Program preferred; 1 Year fellowship, internship, or residency in a related area preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr