Child Life Specialist P/D - Child Life

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego


Date: 1 week ago
City: San Diego, CA
Salary: $29.48 - $40.55 per hour
Contract type: Full time
Job Summary

The Child Life Specialist is a member of the healthcare team who focuses on the emotional and developmental needs of children and families to reduce stress and anxiety associated with a healthcare experience through play, education, preparation, and other therapeutic interventions; enabling children and families to cope more effectively and encourages optimum development of children facing challenging experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

BLS for Health Providers (AHA)

CA Driver's License

Proof of Auto Insurance

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in child life, child development, psychology, or related field with an emphasis in child life meeting the 10-coursework requirement set forth by the Association of the Child Life Professionals

Completed a 600-hour pediatric Child Life internship in accordance with the guidelines established by the Association of Child Life Professionals

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) must be obtained within one year of hire date

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree

1 year of experience

Completed a practicum with a minimum of 100 hours

The current salary range for this position is $ 29.48 to $ 40.55

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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