Bilingual Child Life Assistant

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago, IL seeks a compassionate Child Life Services assistant to provide developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed care, ensuring children's safety and emotional well-being during visits.

You will create inclusive, culturally competent activities, support families, observe behavior, document data in the electronic system, and assist with inventory and donations. Strong communication and bilingual skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in child development or related field.
• Knowledge of typical and atypical development in children and adolescents.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with children.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed environment for children.
• Ensure children's physical safety and emotional well-being.
• Guide and assist families during visits.
• Observe child behavior and intervene as directed by child life specialists.
• Enter child life data into the electronic case tracking system.
• Sort, inventory, and organize donations and materials.
• Support child life students and volunteers and participate in local trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Trauma-Informed Care

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR Certification

Experience with Children

Excellent Communication

Education

Associate degree in Child Development / Family Studies / Human Services

Tools

Electronic Case Tracking System

Job description

• Provide a developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed environment ensuring children’s physical safety and emotional well-being
• Create an inclusive environment demonstrating equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging
• Provide culturally competent play materials and activities that encourage positive coping skills
• Prepare children for appointments while meeting developmental, emotional, and educational needs
• Guide and assist families throughout their visit
• Observe child behavior and emotional responses, providing intervention and support as directed by child life specialists
• Facilitate child-directed play and socialization
• Build rapport with children and families, including returning families
• Communicate significant information and behavioral changes or concerns to appropriate team members
• Contact appropriate staff in crisis situations
• Arrange food and comforting items for children receiving child life services
• Enter child life data into the electronic case tracking system
• Sort and organize donations and fulfill requests
• Inventory child life materials and food and order items as necessary
• Participate in local networking and training opportunities
• Provide guidance and support to child life students and volunteers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum educational requirement of an associate’s degree in a child development, family studies, or human services field
• General knowledge and understanding of typical and atypical growth and development in children and adolescents
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• CPR Certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in creating developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed environments for children, while providing culturally competent support and guidance to families. Proficient in communication, observation, and intervention strategies to promote children's emotional well-being and development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Child Development Knowledge
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• CPR Certification
• Experience with Children

Hard Skills

• Child Life Data Entry
• Behavior Observation
• Culturally Competent Activities
• Inventory Management
• Crisis Intervention

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Rapport Building
• Team Collaboration
• Empathy
• Supportive Guidance

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

• Trauma-Informed Environment
• Equity and Inclusion
• Child Life Services
• Developmental Needs
• Positive Coping Skills

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Case Tracking System