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Child Life Specialist — Tulsa, OK

Schedule: Day shift, 40 hours per week Pay: Starting at $24.70 per hour

AtWork is seeking a Child Life Specialist for a children’s hospital in Tulsa. In this role, you’ll help hospitalized children and their families cope with the healthcare experience through developmentally appropriate play, education, and emotional support.

What you’ll do:

• Assess each child’s and family’s needs and plan activities that support coping and development.
• Adapt activities as needs change throughout the hospital stay.
• Document assessments, observations, recommendations, and progress in the medical record.
• Orient and supervise volunteers who help provide play and developmental activities.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and support community activities related to children’s health.
• Stay current with child life practices and contribute to evidence-based care.

What you’ll bring:

• A 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) certification, or the ability to complete certification within one year of employment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience in a healthcare setting and a master’s degree in child life studies are preferred.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference for children and families during hospital care, we’d love to connect.

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