Child Life Specialist Job Description
The following is a full job description for Child Life Specialist. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Child Life Specialist along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Child Life Specialist is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Life Underwriting Manager, Life Underwriting Director, Wellness and Work Life Manager, Underwriter (Life) III, Underwriter (Life) I, Child Life Program Director, Wellness and Work Life Director, Life Underwriting Supervisor, Child Care Center Director
Requirements and Responsibilities For Child Life Specialist
Responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.
 
Also referred to as: Child Life Activities Specialist, Child Life Program Specialist, Pediatric Program and Activity Specialist
Similar Jobs:  Life Underwriting Manager, Life Underwriting Director, Wellness and Work Life Manager, Underwriter (Life) III, Underwriter (Life) I, Child Life Program Director, Wellness and Work Life Director, Life Underwriting Supervisor, Child Care Center Director
Level of Education:  Child Life Specialist Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Child Life Specialist Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Child Life Specialist Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Child Life Specialist Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
<100100-500500-10001000-75007500-15,00015K-50k50k+0%10%20%30%40%50%
HealthcareEdu., Gov't. & Nonprofit0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
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