About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

A Confidential Client is seeking a Child Life Specialist, Associate to provide developmentally appropriate education, preparation and programming that optimizes growth and development for pediatric patients and minimizes psychosocial trauma associated with healthcare experiences.

• Provide developmentally appropriate preparation, explanations and emotional support for medical procedures, hospitalization and transitions
• Assess developmental and psychosocial needs, document findings and implement individualized child life care plans
• Facilitate therapeutic play and activities that promote coping, emotional expression and understanding of healthcare experiences
• Communicate patient needs and child development considerations to the healthcare team during rounds, documentation and care conferences
• Support families through bereavement, loss and difficult conversations and connect them with appropriate services and resources
• Build rapport with patients and families, orient them to the hospital environment and support healthy family and peer relationships

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Psychology or a related healthcare major
• Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist (meets eligibility requirements to sit for the Child Life Professional Certification Examination)
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) required within 1 year of hire
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications as required; CPR per AHA standards (didactic + skills demonstration) within 30 days of hire
• State-required background and child-clearance checks (Act 31 / Act 33 / Act 34 / Act 73 where applicable) with renewals as required
• Strong communication, documentation and teamwork skills; ability to work sensitively with children and families during stressful clinical situations

Preferred

• Experience delivering therapeutic play and family-centered psychosocial support in a pediatric healthcare setting

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Schedule & Employment Type

• Location: Bloomfield, PA (on-site)
• Employment Type: Full-time (contract role possible as per client needs)
• Typical Hours: Daylight hours, Monday–Friday; position may require 1 holiday and approximately 3 Saturdays per year
• Note: Applicants will be placed at the appropriate job title and salary within the Child Life Specialist career ladder based on experience and education

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Compensation

• Estimated pay: $54,826 per year (estimated figure provided by source). Exact compensation will be determined by the Confidential Client based on experience, education and role placement.

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What We Ask From You (Compliance & Safety)

• Ability to complete required certifications and state/background clearances before or shortly after start date
• Commitment to maintain professional standards and documentation
• Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary care planning and family-centered care

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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