Child Life Specialist
Position Qualifications:
Education Required
- A Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the practice of activity therapy or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience Requirements
Certification as a certified child life specialist is required within one year of hire date.
Completion of a clinical child life internship (480 hours minimum) under the supervision of a certified child life specialist
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Experience in providing procedural support to pediatric patients for a variety of medical experiences.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Completion of a Child Life internship within a recognized children’s hospital.
Minimum 6 months - 1 year experience as a child life specialist in a pediatric child life program within an academic medical center is desired.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
