Child Life Specialist

Job Brief

A Child Life Specialist is someone who has been trained to understand children’s needs and how they change over time. These professionals can offer emotional support for patients undergoing medical procedures or suffering from illness.

Job Description

• ● Support children and their families by using a variety of tactics to help them better understand the process, procedure, or other elements of their medical experience
• ● Develop age-appropriate strategies to minimize trauma and increase understanding of a medical diagnosis through treatments plans using therapeutic play, education, preparation, and activities that promote growth and development
• ● Advocate for the special needs of children and their families
• ● Help children and their families process and cope with medical situations
• ● Provide information, support, and guidance to parents and family members
• ● Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate and manage care

Job Requirements

• ● Proven work experience as a Child Life Specialist or similar role
• ● Bachelor’s degree in child life studies (or a related field such as child development, child and family studies, psychology, or early childhood education)
• ● Education requirements as determined from the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
• ● Previous experience working with children
• ● Relevant training and/or certifications as a Child Life Specialist