Child Life Specialist jobs in Oakland, CA

Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Child Life Specialist II
  • UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
  • Oakland, CA OTHER
  • Job Description/Summary:
    The Child Life Specialist II, in a clinical training and leadership role,promotes optimum growth and development of pediatric patients and their families by creating a therapeutic environment which minimizes psychological trauma and promotes mastery of health care experiences.  Additionally, theCLS II prepares patients for hospital experiences and provides support as appropriate.  The CLS II supports the family system and facilitates positive coping.  The CLS II works in collaboration with the health care team.

    Position Requirements:
    Minimum Education:
    Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Life, Child Development or related field required.  Must have completed at least 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) of continuing education.
    Minimum Experience: Must have 5 years of full-time experience as a Child Life Specialist or equivalent role.
    Certification Required: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) 
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Ability and willingness to adapt to changing priorities and aggressive project deadlines.
    • Effective organizational and time management skills
    • Ability to maintain standards of performance under changing conditions
    • Knowledge of functional medical terminology
    • Knowledge of regulatory requirements including, The Joint Commission Standards, CMS, CDPH regulations, state and federal regulatory agency requirements standards and regulations as applied to Child Life Services.

    Technical Knowledge:

    • Basic computer skills in word processing and on line communication.
    • Prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.
    • Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

        
    Physical Requirements:
    Sit: Up to 6 hours/day
    Stand/Walk: Up to 6 hours
    Bend/Stoop: Up to 3 hours
    Reach: Up to 6 hours
    Rep Use of UE/Grasp: Up to 6 hrs
    Lift/Push/Pull: 25 lbs, over 25# with assistance or equipment
    This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and/or instruction. The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.

  • 24 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist I
  • UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
  • Oakland, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description/Summary: The Child Life Specialist I, in collaboration with members of the health care team, promotes optimum growth and development of pediatric patients and their families by creatin...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Certified Child Life Specialist
  • Anchor Health
  • Walnut Creek, CA FULL_TIME
  • Are you looking for a work place where you can make a genuine difference? Company Culture that feels supportive, genuine and appreciative of all? Anchor Health is committed to the communities of which...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Child Life Specialist
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Oakland, CA OTHER
  • Job Summary: Meets the psychosocial needs of hospitalized children through a play activity program. Provides play opportunities and other experiences in order to minimized the negative emotional and d...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Certified Child Life Specialist - Oakland Area
  • Anchor Health
  • Oakland, CA PART_TIME
  • Are you looking for a work place where you can make a genuine difference? Company Culture that feels supportive, genuine and appreciative of all? Anchor Health is committed to the communities of which...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Child Life Clinical Supervisor
  • UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
  • Oakland, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description/Summary: The Child Life Clinical Lead provides assistance for the Child Life Manager with both administrative and clinical supervision tasks. This position is responsible for orientati...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Preschool Teacher
  • The Little School
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Full time and part time positions available. Urgently hiring for a floater with our 2-3 ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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24-25 Elementary Education Specialist
  • Caliber Public Schools
  • Richmond, CA
  • Job Summary Title: Education Specialist Division: Upper School Location: Beta Academy (San Pablo) Reports to: Program Sp...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher
  • The Little School
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Job Description Job Description The start date for this position is June 17, 2024. We have on-call substitute work avail...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Special Education Teacher
  • Spectrum Center Schools and Programs
  • San Pablo, CA
  • Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Special Education Teacher
  • Spectrum Center Schools and Programs
  • Concord, CA
  • Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher
  • Through the Looking Glass
  • Oakland, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Through the Looking Glass (TLG) is looking for an Infant/Toddler Teacher committed to qu...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Child Life Specialist - WCMC - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days- *Sign On-Bonus Eligible*
  • John Muir Health
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • Job Description: Provides Child Life services to pediatric inpatients and outpatients, alleviating the potentially delet...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Special Education Teacher
  • Spectrum Center Schools and Programs
  • San Pablo, CA
  • Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a ...
  • 3/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

Oakland is in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay. In 1991 the City Hall tower was at 37°48′19″N 122°16′21″W / 37.805302°N 122.272539°W / 37.805302; -122.272539 (NAD83). (The building still exists, but like the rest of the Bay Area, it has shifted northwest perhaps 0.6 meters in the last twenty years.) The United States Census Bureau says the city's total area is 78.0 square miles (202 km2), including 55.8 square miles (145 km2) of land and 22.2 square miles (57 km2) (28.48 percent) of water. Oakland's highest point is near Grizzly Peak Blvd, east of Berkeley, just over 1,760 feet (...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Child Life Specialist jobs
$65,203 to $81,710
Oakland, California area prices
were up 4.5% from a year ago

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