Child Life Specialist - Full Time
- Pay
- $29 – $43 per hour
- Location
- Madera, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 20 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- CCLS certification
- 600-hour internship
- child life practice
- developmental assessment
- psychosocial support
- care plan development
Also useful
- bilingual
Job Summary
This position is accountable for the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans to provide for the psychosocial, behavioral, recreational, and educational needs of hospitalized and/or outpatient children. The incumbent is accountable for a defined patient population based upon the child's age and developmental needs for a designated period of time.
Qualifications
Education College Degree - 4 year Child Life or related field of study (required) Masters Degree (preferred) Licenses and Certifications CCLS
- Certified Child Life Specialist
- CLCC
- Child Life Certification Commission within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required) Or Other
- Other Completion of 600-hour internship prior to start (required) Skills and Abilities Bilingual Skills Preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation
Range: $29.35 - $42.55 Workshift: Position Exempt: No FTE %: 100 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Daily Hours: 8 Have Questions? Call Recruitment Services at or email us at Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
About Us
The Child Life Department, comprised of specialists, assistants, a coordinator, and a music therapist, helps children understand and cope with medical experiences. Focusing on developmental needs, Child Life provides education, play and emotional support for patients and their families. Child Life Specialists are assigned to cover various areas throughout the hospital.
As part of the medical team, Child Life Specialists collaborate with staff within the hospital to help meet the needs of the patient.
Some of the services include: Illness, hospital, and treatment education Surgery and procedure preparation and support Therapeutic and recreation play activities Coordinate special events, entertainment and activities Grief and bereavement support Child Life Assistants oversee the Playroom and George's Clubhouse which help children do what they do best: play!
In these spaces- away from medical tests and procedures - children can enjoy arts, crafts, music, games, reading, movies and video games. The Playroom also hosts events like Bingo, holiday events, music programs, as well as special guests. Bedside activities are available to children unable to come to the Playroom.
From Valley Childrens's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the Child Life Specialist - Full Time role at Valley Childrens?
The Child Life Specialist - Full Time posting at Valley Childrens states compensation of $29 – $43 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Valley Childrens's official career site.
Where is the Child Life Specialist - Full Time job at Valley Childrens located?
This Child Life Specialist - Full Time position at Valley Childrens is located in Madera, CA (On-site). Always check Valley Childrens's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Child Life Specialist - Full Time at Valley Childrens?
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