# Child Life Specialist - Cole Eye Institute

Hiring organization: [Cleveland Clinic](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cleveland-clinic)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/1a5fd441-d345-4c6a-b3c9-4aa0988e6a01

Listed on Cleveland Clinic's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Cleveland, OH

## Summary

This role supports pediatric patients at an eye care center, helping children and families navigate medical procedures and emotional challenges through developmental guidance, therapeutic play, and coping strategies. Suited for healthcare professionals who are certified child life specialists with hospital experience and a passion for patient advocacy.

_Our summary, not Cleveland Clinic's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Child Life or related field
- Child Life Internship with at least 600 hours directed by a Certified Child Life Specialist
- CCLS certification through the Association of Child Life Professionals within one year of hire
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within one year of hire
- Maintain proficiency in child life clinical competencies per the Child Life Certification Commission
- Active participation in ongoing professional development

## Nice to have

- Two years and 4,000 hours of professional Child Life clinical experience in a hospital setting

Apply on Cleveland Clinic's site: https://ccf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ClevelandClinicCareers/job/Cleveland-Clinic-Main-Campus/Child-Life-Specialist---Cole-Eye-Institute_332141