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Entry Level Work Life Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Scope of Work The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing therapeutic play opportunities and assisting children with coping skills before, during and after medical procedures. Utilizing ...

Child Life Specialist

Woodbury, MN · On-site

$25.34 - $38.02/hr

The Child Life Specialist is responsible to work with children, from infancy through adolescence, in a family centered care environment. This position provides services in both inpatient and ...

Scope of Work The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing therapeutic play opportunities and assisting children with coping skills before, during and after medical procedures. Utilizing ...

Child Life Specialist

Woodbury, MN · On-site

$25.34 - $38.02/hr

The Child Life Specialist is responsible to work with children, from infancy through adolescence, in a family centered care environment. This position provides services in both inpatient and ...

Scope of Work The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing therapeutic play opportunities and assisting children with coping skills before, during and after medical procedures. Utilizing ...

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New ... Child Life Specialist - RWJBarnabas Health At RWJBarnabas Health, the Child Life Specialist plays a ...

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New ... Child Life Specialist - RWJBarnabas Health At RWJBarnabas Health, the Child Life Specialist plays a ...

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Child Life Specialist

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$21.61 - $30.25/hr

R158887 Child Life Specialist (Open) How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: The Child Life ... Teaches, supervises, and evaluates work of practicum students and may oversee a child life intern ...

Child Life Specialist

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$21.61 - $30.25/hr

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Work Life Specialist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,119 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Child Life Specialist

Royal Oak, MI • On-site

Corewell Health
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago


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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 783 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

About Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (Royal Oak)
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital opened on Jan. 24, 1955 as a 238-bed community hospital. Today, the hospital is a 1,101-bed major academic and referral center with Level I adult trauma and Level II pediatric trauma designations. Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital has 43 residency and fellowship programs with 454 residents and fellows. Corewell is the exclusive clinical partner of the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, with more than 1,400 Beaumont doctors on faculty.
Scope of Work
The Child Life Specialist is responsible for providing therapeutic play opportunities and assisting children with coping skills before, during and after medical procedures. Utilizing developmentally appropriate play, preparation, education and creative expression activities, the Child Life Specialist provides support to children and families in order to lessen the stress of the hospital experience.
Qualifications
  • Required Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Child Development or related field.
  • Successful completion of Child Life Internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist who meets the basic requirements for supervision as recommended by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP). Required
  • CRT-Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - CLCC Child Life Certification Commission 1 Year required

How Corewell Health cares for you
  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location
SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak
Department Name
Nursing Operations Child Life - Royal Oak Hosp
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
10am-6:30pm
Days Worked
Monday-Friday
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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