Child Life Specialist - Fulltime
- Location
- Ashwaubenon, WI
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
Position Summary
The Child Life Specialist (CLS) is an essential member of the health care team, supporting the psychosocial needs of the child and family. Through play, preparation, procedural support and education, a CLS helps children and families to cope with the stress and trauma often associated with hospitalization. Using an evidence-based approach to clinical practice, CLS is responsible for providing ongoing assessment of patient care for the duration of the healthcare experience.
Position Requirements
- Understanding 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. This includes assessment, evaluation, and provision of accurate and timely handoff of child and family information with members of the healthcare team.
- Analytical skills to observe and assess behaviors in order to direct appropriate therapeutic play programming and interventions in support of the individual child/family.
Certifications/Licenses
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, CCLS-Certified Child Life Specialist - Association of Child Life Professionals
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
From Cwi's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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