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Child Life Specialist

Children's Wisconsin

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United States , Milwaukee

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The Child Life Specialist (CLS) utilizes play, preparation and education to assist children and families in coping with the stress and trauma often associated with a hospitalization. The Child Life Specialist uses an evidence-based approach to clinical practice; providing ongoing assessment of interventions. The CLS is an essential member of the health care team, supporting the psycho-social needs of the child and family.

Job Responsibility:

  • Utilizes play, preparation and education to assist children and families in coping with the stress and trauma often associated with a hospitalization
  • Uses an evidence-based approach to clinical practice
  • providing ongoing assessment of interventions
  • Supports the psycho-social needs of the child and family as an essential member of the health care team

Requirements:

  • Understanding of child life, child growth and development, child psychology and family dynamics acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree in child life, child development or related field
  • Completion of a 600 hour internship experience and one year of experience working with children in a health care setting
  • Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
  • Certified Child Life Specialist credentials or able to complete within first year of employment
  • Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written communication
  • Analytical skills to observe and assess behaviors in order to direct appropriate therapeutic play programming and interventions in support of the individual child/family

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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