Certified Child Life Specialist

St Luke; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

On-site massages

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness tools access

Job summary

St. Luke's Boise is seeking a Certified Child Life Specialist to join our pediatric team. Deliver play-based interventions to support emotional, developmental and psychosocial well-being of pediatric patients while collaborating with physicians and nurses.

We offer relocation assistance and sign-on bonus; a Magnet-designated organization with nursing excellence, flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Pediatric Psychology
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children in a healthcare or related setting
• Certification: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) required

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized, play-based interventions tailored to each child’s medical and psychosocial needs
• Promote emotional, social, and cognitive development while honoring family dynamics, culture, and developmental stages
• Prepare children and caregivers for procedures and diagnoses using developmentally appropriate education and coping strategies
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to support holistic pediatric care

Skills

Play-based interventions

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Child life advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life / Child Development / Pediatrics

Job description

Social Work & Family Support Services, Therapists/Physical Rehab Services

Description & Requirements

Are you passionate about helping children and families navigate some of life's most challenging moments? Join the dedicated pediatric team at St. Luke's Boise, home to Idaho's only children's hospital and a proud Magnet-designated organization recognized for nursing excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Relocation Assistance + Sign-On Bonus Available

Here, your expertise in child life services directly supports the emotional, developmental, and psychosocial well-being of pediatric patients - while you grow your career in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Make a Meaningful Impact: Use play-based, developmentally appropriate interventions to reduce stress, promote coping, and support children and families throughout their healthcare journey.

Magnet Culture: Work alongside highly engaged interdisciplinary teams in a Magnet-recognized organization that values innovation, evidence-based practice, and professional growth.

Flexible Scheduling: Multiple full-time and part-time opportunities with variable day and evening shifts to support work-life balance.

Supportive, Collaborative Team: Join a passionate pediatric care team that continuously evolves to meet the unique needs of patients and families.

What You’ll Do

Deliver individualized, play-based interventions tailored to each child’s medical and psychosocial needs

Promote emotional, social, and cognitive development while honoring family dynamics, culture, and developmental stages

Prepare children and caregivers for procedures and diagnoses using developmentally appropriate education and coping strategies

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to support holistic pediatric care

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred in Child Life, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Pediatric Psychology

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children in a healthcare or related setting

Certification: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) required

What's In It For You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.