Child Life Specialist I

archildrens· ACH Arkansas Children's Hospital
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📍 Little RockFull time

About this role

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

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Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC017220 Child Life, Education, and Creative Arts

Summary:

$5K SIGN ON BONUS, FT, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Salary:

Most new hires start between $21.70-$27.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Meets the basic psychosocial and developmental needs of children and families to reduce the stress and anxiety accompanying hospitalization and other health care encounters.

  • Position covers the 4K Hematology/Oncology inpatient unit with outpatient coverage.

  • 5k Sign On Bonus

  • Schedule: Mon–Fri or Mon–Thurs, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.

  • Includes occasional Sunday shifts in weekend rotation.

  • Required Work Experience: Child Life - Direct_3 month internship

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Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Child Life - Direct_3 month internship

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)

Description

1. Gathers information and document the psychosocial needs of patients and families through patient/family meeting, nursing report and consultation with medical staff.

2. Ensures patients and families receive appropriate clinical services, medical plan, prepare families for medical events, assist with hospitalization and diagnosis, emotional support and discharge planning.

3. Provides patients and families with developmental services including group activities and interventions.

4. Maintains safe activity room with appropriate materials and supplies to make it conducive to play with documented attendance and interventions.

5. Supervises, orients, and trains volunteers and Interns to provide quality interactions with patients.

6. Provides positive, supportive, and cooperative attitude with customers and report suggestions for positive change.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

  

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This Child Life Specialist I role at archildrens is based in Little Rock. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Child Life Specialist I role at archildrens full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Child Life Specialist I role in the ACH Arkansas Children's Hospital department at archildrens.
Which team or department does the Child Life Specialist I at archildrens belong to?
This Child Life Specialist I position is part of the ACH Arkansas Children's Hospital department at archildrens. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Child Life Specialist I job at archildrens posted?
This Child Life Specialist I position at archildrens was posted on Jul 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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