Bilingual Child Life Assistant – Part-Time, Trauma-Informed

Chicago Children's Advocacy Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS health coverage

Free life insurance 2x salary

PTO up to 40 days

Remote work policy

Job summary

ChicagoCAC is seeking a Bilingual Child Life Assistant to provide developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed support for children during visits in Chicago, IL. This part-time temporary role focuses on preparing children, guiding families, and supporting child life services.

The position requires an associate’s degree in a related field, at least 2 years of experience with children, excellent written and oral communication, and CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a child development, family studies, or human services field.
• 2+ years of experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• CPR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed play materials and activities to children.
• Prepare children for appointments meeting developmental, emotional, and educational needs.
• Guide and assist families during their visit to the center.
• Observe behavior and provide intervention as directed by child life specialists.
• Facilitate child-directed play and socialization with other children.
• Build rapport with families and maintain positive relationships with returning families.
• Transmit significant information to the team and report concerns to therapists.
• Assist in crisis situations and arrange for comforting items as needed.
• Enter data into the electronic case tracking system.
• Sort donations and fulfill requests; take inventory and order items as necessary.
• Participate in local networking and training opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Education

Associate’s degree in child development, family studies, or human services

Job description

ChicagoCAC is seeking a Bilingual Child Life Assistant to provide developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed support for children during visits in Chicago, IL. This part-time temporary role focuses on preparing children, guiding families, and supporting child life services.

The position requires an associate’s degree in a related field, at least 2 years of experience with children, excellent written and oral communication, and CPR certification preferred.