Part-Time Child Life Specialist (Float) — Growth & Tuition

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladder

Team growth alongside hospital growth

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a part-time, 20-hour-per-week Child Life Specialist to join our hospital team. The role provides direct assessment and interventions aligned with ACLP competencies and CLCC certification, supporting children and families through health, illness, and trauma with equity and inclusion.

We offer competitive pay, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladder, and opportunities for program development and team growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life required; Master's preferred but not required.
• 600-hour Child Life internship completed or in progress.
• Certified Child Life Specialist and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist; certification must be obtained within two exam administration periods.
• Must be certification eligible.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate entry level through emerging expertise in ACLP clinical competency knowledge areas through observation and supervision.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) and effectively navigate fast paced, demanding environments while maintaining high level of customer service.
• Hold strong competence in child life philosophy, ensuring alignment with departmental mission and vision.
• Serve as an interdisciplinary expert in the psychosocial care and development of children of all ages while individualizing care for each patient.
• Collaborate and serve as a department liaison with other departments or groups when applicable (Volunteer Department, Security, Creative Arts, identified community partners).
• Supports the department and clinical leadership team as staff development, continuous improvement, and program development is implemented.
• Actively promote a department culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion and represent all ages and abilities.
• Serve as a representative of the department on unit based committees, articulating the therapeutic and clinical nature of the work done by department staff. Representation on hospital projects with approval by department leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical competency knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life

600-hour Child Life internship (completed/in progress)

Certified Child Life Specialist and/or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Certification eligible

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE seeks a part-time, 20-hour-per-week Child Life Specialist to join our hospital team. The role provides direct assessment and interventions aligned with ACLP competencies and CLCC certification, supporting children and families through health, illness, and trauma with equity and inclusion.

We offer competitive pay, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladder, and opportunities for program development and team growth.