Child Life Specialist: Compassionate Family Support

Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish in Seattle seeks a Child Life Specialist to provide emotional and social support to pediatric patients and families. You will develop age-appropriate activities to reduce trauma, document observations, and collaborate with the care team to support cognitive and emotional growth.

Requires Bachelor's in child development or related field and National Certified Child Life Specialist at hire; two years of clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in child development or a related field.
• National Certified Child Life Specialist (NCCLS) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and social support to pediatric patients and families.
• Develop age-appropriate educational and recreational programs to minimize trauma.
• Observe, document, and communicate with the healthcare team to support care quality.

Skills

Clinical experience

Child development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Child development, child life or related field

Job description

Providence Swedish in Seattle seeks a Child Life Specialist to provide emotional and social support to pediatric patients and families. You will develop age-appropriate activities to reduce trauma, document observations, and collaborate with the care team to support cognitive and emotional growth.

Requires Bachelor's in child development or related field and National Certified Child Life Specialist at hire; two years of clinical experience preferred.