Job Summary : Must have a CHILD LIFE Focused degree w / internship. 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.
Education and Experience : Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Life / Child Development or related field with an emphasis in Child Life required.
Minimum 500 hours of Child Life internship and one year experience in child development / education center required. Minimum one year of experience in hospital-based Child Life program preferred.
Knowledge and Skills : Able to use a computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Operate / troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position. Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure;
- collaborate and accept direction. Able to think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload;
work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision.
Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace;
see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.
Licensures and Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required. Certification by Child Life Council preferred.
Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.
Child Life Specialist - Children's Hospital
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Life/Child Development or related field with an emphasis in Child Life required. The Child Life Specialist (CLS) collaborates with the healthcare team to facilitate activities consistent with patients' age-specific (neonate, infant, toddler, pr...
Child Life Specialist - Children's Hospital
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Life/Child Development or related field with an emphasis in Child Life required. The Child Life Specialist (CLS) collaborates with the healthcare team to facilitate activities consistent with patients' age-specific (neonate, infant, toddler, pr...
Bereavement Coordinator- Child Life Specialist (CLS)
The Bereavement Coordinator-CLS collaborates with Child Life Manager, Bereavement Community Education Specialist, and Child Life Services, in planning, implementing, and facilitating a bereavement program to offer support to families experiencing a death of a neonate/child/Caregiver; coordinates and...
Bereavement Coordinator- Child Life Specialist (CLS)
The Bereavement Coordinator-CLS collaborates with Child Life Manager, Bereavement Community Education Specialist, and Child Life Services, in planning, implementing, and facilitating a bereavement program to offer support to families experiencing a death of a neonate/child/Caregiver; coordinates and...
Supervisor-Forensic Interview Specialist-Grant. Children's Hospital
Oversees the Child Protection Team (CPT) and the CPT Coordinator which provides support to hospital social workers and outside investigators regarding cases with suspicion of child abuse. Oversees the Child Life-CAC (CL) program which acclimates victims to the clinical experience of a medical child ...
Child Life Specialist
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Life/Child Development or related field with an emphasis in Child Life required. The Child Life Specialist (CLS) collaborates with the healthcare team to facilitate activities consistent with patients’ age-specific (neonate, infant, toddler, pr...
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
As a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), you will play a pivotal role in addressing the emotional, social, and developmental needs of hospitalized children and adolescents. One (1) year of previous experience working as a Child Life Specialist in an acute hospital setting is preferred. Certified...
Sr. Content Specialist, Marketing
At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. The Sr Content Specialist plans, creates, and implements com...
Scheduling & Auth Specialist 2
The Scheduling & Auth Specialist 2 is responsible for financially clearing insurance verifications for all services and patient financial classifications, reviewing medical records, interfaces with payers to extend authorization for treatment, collaborates with Patient Business Office (PBO), assists...
Dietitian Specialist 2
The Dietitian Specialist-Two (2) responsibilities include completing inpatient and/or outpatient nutritional assessments and reassessments according to scheduled time frames and implementing appropriate interventional strategies to improve the nutritional outcome of patients requiring a specialized ...