Human Resources Specialist

Child Life Specialist – Children’s Hospital

Location: Tulsa, OK
Shift: Day Shift
Starting Salary: $24.70/hour
Relocation Assistance: $1,000 with a 1-year commitment, for candidates relocating from a 70+ mile radius

Position Overview

We are seeking a Child Life Specialist to join the healthcare team at a leading children’s hospital. This role focuses on supporting the emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs of hospitalized children and their families through therapeutic and developmentally appropriate activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the individual needs of children and families and develop appropriate therapeutic activities.
• Help children cope with the hospital environment and medical experiences.
• Document assessments, observations, recommendations, and progress in the medical record.
• Orient and supervise volunteers involved in play and developmental activities.
• Participate in community, marketing, and public relations activities related to children’s health.
• Support research and evidence-based practices within the Child Life program.
• Maintain clinical and educational knowledge through professional development, conferences, workshops, and networking.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and hospital staff.
• Exercise independent judgment when addressing non-routine situations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a related field.
• Completion of a 600-hour Child Life internship or fellowship.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), OR ability to complete the certification requirements within 1 year of employment.
• 0–1 year of experience in child development/child life.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Alternative Qualification

Candidates may also be considered if they have:

• 1 year of Child Life Specialist work experience, OR
• Completed 600 clinical/internship hours and are ready to take the CCLS examination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare or hospital setting.
• Master’s-level preparation in Child Life Studies.

Additional Benefits

• Eligible for clinical ladder opportunities.
• Shift differential may be available if applicable.
• $1,000 relocation assistance available with a 1-year commitment for eligible candidates relocating from a 70-mile radius.

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