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Child Life Specialist
Kaleida Health · Buffalo, NY, US
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About this role
Details from the published listing. Values marked classified were read by a model with high confidence, not quoted from the posting.
- Employer
- Kaleida Health
- Location
- Buffalo, NY, US
- Pay
- $31.84–$40.35 an hour
- Employment type
- Per Diem
- Work mode
- Onsite (classified)
- Education
- Degree required (classified)
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Posted by employer
- September 16, 2026
- First seen on Buffalo Projects
- October 25, 2026 · today
- Deadline
- Not listed
Skills in the posting
Each skill is quoted from the posting. A model sorted them into required, preferred, and mentioned; the quote is the evidence.
Required
- Microsoft Office
“effectively utilize web-based programs to perform essential functions of position including but not limited to MicroSoft Office Products i.e. Word, Excel & Power Point. Experience in a health care and/or childcare setting. Training in”
- Microsoft Word
“programs to perform essential functions of position including but not limited to MicroSoft Office Products i.e. Word, Excel & Power Point. Experience in a health care and/or childcare setting. Training in Death, Dying, and Bereavement”
- Excel
“to perform essential functions of position including but not limited to MicroSoft Office Products i.e. Word, Excel & Power Point. Experience in a health care and/or childcare setting. Training in Death, Dying, and Bereavement”
Full description
Child Life Specialist
Department: GCH Child LifeLocation: Golisano Children's Hospital
Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type: Per-Diem
Scheduled Work Hours: Variable
Shift 9
Job Description
Provide services to meet the psychosocial, emotional, and developmental needs of patients (infants to young adults) and families.
Education And Credentials
Bachelor's degree in Child Life or meets the educational requirements to apply for Child Life Professional Certification required. Completion of a internship as meets the requirements for a Child Life Certification by the Child Life Council required.
Experience
Ability to effectively utilize web-based programs to perform essential functions of position including but not limited to MicroSoft Office Products i.e. Word, Excel & Power Point. Experience in a health care and/or childcare setting. Training in Death, Dying, and Bereavement preferred. Must be certified under the specifications for Child Life Certification by the Child Life Council within two years of employment required.
** For clinical positions, other than Registered Nurse and nursing support positions, internal applicants must have been employed in the same job title as the per diem position for which they are applying or in a comparable area of practice. Internal and External applicants must have a minimum of nine (9) continuous months of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. All applicants will be required to satisfy all orientation/probationary requirements.**
Working Conditions
Essential:
* Weight Requirement - Light (up to 20 lbs)
Job Details
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 15.00FTE: 0.200000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
On Call Required: No
With Rotation:
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: U24 - SEIU 1199 GCH Professionals
Requisition ID#: 24578
Grade: P3
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $31.84 -$40.35
*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!