Pediatric Child Life Specialist — Family-Cocused Care

RWJBarnabas Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients within the Recreational Therapy department. You will design individualized care plans, deliver therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with families and clinicians to ease hospital experiences and promote resilience.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or related field, formal Child Life internship, and active Child Life Certification with AHA BLS.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Training: Formal Child Life internship completed.
• Experience: Direct work or volunteer experience with children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Design individualized care by assessing developmental level, coping skills, play preferences, and family dynamics.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions: individual sessions, procedural support, team treatments, and patient-family teaching.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Early Childhood Education, or related field

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients within the Recreational Therapy department. You will design individualized care plans, deliver therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with families and clinicians to ease hospital experiences and promote resilience.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Child Life or related field, formal Child Life internship, and active Child Life Certification with AHA BLS.