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Nebraska Medicine

Child Life Specialist

Omaha, NE · On-site

... activities, and special programming for pediatric patients and their families. If you have ... * Full time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE) * Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm * Eligible for or ...

Nebraska Medicine

Child Life Specialist

Omaha, NE

... activities, and special programming for pediatric patients and their families. If you have ... * Full time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE) * Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm * Eligible for or ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Child Life Specialist

New Brunswick, NJ · On-site

$64.54K - $80.68K/yr

Behavioral and Mental Health Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: RWJ New Brunswick Department ... Provides opportunities for and facilitates a variety of play and activity forms which promote self ...

University of Rochester

$23.52 - $32.92/hr

Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500430 Child Life-Peds Nursing ... Directs daily activities, oversees project work, conducts weekly conferences, evaluates, and takes ...

RWJBarnabas Health

Child Life Specialist

Newark, NJ

$35.46/hr

Child Life Specialist Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr Department Name: Child Life ... Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits and ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time child life activity in the United States is $15.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Child Life Activity vs Child Life Specialist?

AspectFull Time Child Life ActivityChild Life Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's degree in child life, child development, or related field; certification often preferredSame as Child Life Activity, often requires certification from the Child Life Professional Certification Board (CCLS)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, pediatric clinics, or healthcare settings focusing on child engagement and educationHealthcare settings, hospitals, or pediatric units providing psychosocial support to children and families
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare organizations, child life programsHospitals, pediatric healthcare facilities, and community health organizations

Full Time Child Life Activity roles focus on engaging children through activities and education, often requiring similar credentials and working in healthcare environments. Child Life Specialists typically have the same qualifications but also provide psychosocial support, making their roles more comprehensive in patient care.

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Child Life Specialist

Child Life Specialist

Ironside Human Resources

Abilene, TX

$24 - $30/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

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    • Bachelors Degree in Child Life, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field with coursework aligned to the Child Life Council's recommendations
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        About Ironside Human Resources

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        Ironside Human Resources, based in Dallas, TX, US, is a national healthcare recruitment company that offers staffing solutions to hospitals and healthcare providers across the United States. With an official website located at ironsidehr.com, the firm specializes in direct-hire recruitment for diverse sectors, including nursing, allied health, ancillary, administrative and executive-level roles in the healthcare industry. The company was founded in 2011 and has since committed to solving the healthcare staffing shortage through their unique, cost-effective recruitment strategies. Their core commitment is defined by their professional integrity, exceptional customer service, and dedication to delivering value and effective solutions.

        Industry

        Recruiting and staffing services

        Company size

        1 - 10 Employees

        Headquarters location

        Dallas, TX, US

        Year founded

        2011

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