Join a compassionate and dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families! Under the guidance of the Child Life Coordinator, the Child Life Specialist plays a key role in nurturing the emotional and developmental well-being of pediatric patients—from infants to teens. This rewarding position involves using therapeutic play, education, and personalized coping strategies to help children navigate their healthcare experiences with confidence and comfort.

If you're caring, adaptable, and ready to make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Completion of a Child Life Internship is required.

This FT position provides Psychosocial support to Pediatric patients and their families in the Burn Unit, Peds Inpatients, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric ED.

Amazing opportunity for a new Grad looking to learn from a seasoned team!

Shift:  3x12-hour shifts

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in child Life, Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Prefer at least one (1) year of Child Life experience or previous acute care Pediatric experience.

Specialized Training:

• Must have completed a Child Life Internship.

Certification/Licensure:

• Requires a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification or must be attained within the first year of employment.
• CPR Required.
• Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess the ability to work with culturally diverse patients and families.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing, including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Bilingual Skills desired.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to meet designated deadlines are required.