Child Life Specialist

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity As a Child Life Specialist, you will plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate developmental and normalization activities including therapeutic play programs in order to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children and adolescents. You will assess, research, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate play and developmental activities/interventions for children and families (both individual and in group settings). You will provide therapeutic play programs designed to reduce stress, help clients cope with hospitalization, promote development and independence. You will help prepare children for diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures through hospital play, demonstrations and discussions and introduce coping strategies and techniques to assist children and families during procedures. You will also provide diversion experiences and facilitate special events. Description As a Child Life Specialist, you will plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate developmental and normalization activities including therapeutic play programs in order to further the social, emotional, intellectual and physical growth of children and adolescents. You will assess, research, plan, implement and evaluate appropriate play and developmental activities/interventions for children and families (both individual and in group settings). You will provide therapeutic play programs designed to reduce stress, help clients cope with hospitalization, promote development and independence. You will help prepare children for diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures through hospital play, demonstrations and discussions and introduce coping strategies and techniques to assist children and families during procedures. You will also provide diversion experiences and facilitate special events. Classification and Details Classification: Child Life Specialist Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Child Life Services Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 01-DEC-2025 Temporary End Date: 02-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evening Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $37.35 Maximum Salary: $49.73 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications Completion of bachelor's degree in Child Life, Education, Psychology or other related field. Additional Required Qualifications Completion of bachelor's degree in Child Life, Education, Psychology or other related field. Certified Child Life Specialist - completion of Child Life Professional Certification Exam. Acute Care Pediatric experience. Prior experience working with children and adolescents (0-17 years old). Preferred Qualifications As Required. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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