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Child Life Specialist - TEMP

Kaleida Health
Buffalo, NY Temporary
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
Department : GCH Child Life

Location: Golisano Children's Hospital

Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type : Temporary

Scheduled Work Hours: 8a-4p, 8:30-4:30, 9a-5p

Shift 1

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.

  • Only applicants who already have the competencies to fill the position and who can fill the position without training will be considered.**

Working Conditions

Essential

  • Weight Requirement - Light (up to 20 lbs)

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00

FTE: 1.000000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No

On Call Required : No

With Rotation

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Union Code : U24 - SEIU 1199 GCH Professionals

Requisition ID# : 20201

Grade : P3

Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $ 30.91 - $39.17

  • 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!

Salary : $31 - $39

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