Child Life Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic play activities involving patients and their families under the supervision of the Child Life Coordinator.
• Assist and collaborate with the Child Life Coordinator and nursing staff in the formulation of individual activity plans, including short‑term and long‑term goals/objectives as assessed by the RN.
• Demonstrate initiative in self‑development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Psychology, Special Education, or a closely related field is required. Knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development, family dynamics, play therapy, and basic pediatric medicine is required.
• Successful completion of a Child Life Internship is required.
• Coursework in child development, knowledge of medical terminology, and understanding of the special needs of hospitalized children are required.
• BLS Certification (as approved by the American Heart Association) is required.
• Candidate for Child Life Certification.
• Completion of 600 hours of Child Life Internship.

Salary Range: 25.97 - 41.56 USD. Salary will be determined by job‑related work experience, internal equity, and industry‑specific market data
. Some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials. The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full‑time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts
• Paid life insurance
• Generous 401(k) match
• Adoption assistance
• Back‑up daycare
• Free onsite parking
• Recognition rewards

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors. In addition, there are options for tuition assistance. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.