Child Life Specialist

Child Life Specialist

The Child Life Specialist provides therapeutic services and play activities to promote the physical, emotional and developmental growth of patients and minimize potential stress and trauma for patients and families.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field. (Required)
• Master's Degree Master's degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field. (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development based on the theories of development, including but not limited to Piaget, Erikson, Bowlby, and Vygotsky
• Knowledge of age-appropriate play and ability to utilize play as a mechanism for patient-understanding of the hospital environment and experiences
• Ability to assess patient's development and response to hospital environment and provide developmentally appropriate interventions
• Ability to discuss medical experiences in age-appropriate, child-friendly language
• Understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology and knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, utilizing critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to comfortably work with internal and external customers from diverse social, cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to identify and work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Ability to listen, be empathetic, motivate and follow-through, and eager to seize challenges and resolve issues

Functional Accountabilities

• Direct Patient Care
• Patient Experience
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Program Development
• Professional Development

Benefits That Support You

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.