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Child Life Specialist

Child Life Specialists help children and families cope with the stress of hospitalization, illness, and medical procedu…

Typical pay
$52,000/yr
Education
Bachelor's degree + state teaching license (most K-12 roles) | Associate degree (some a…
Outlook
⇧ Strong

Why this matters in Helping People

Teachers and advisors shape lives.

What you’d actually do

Prepare children for medical procedures, provide therapeutic play activities, support families during hospitalizations, explain diagnoses in age-appropriate ways, develop coping strategies, coordinate with medical teams, and maintain patient records.

What can I do right now?

  • Peer tutoring, Volunteer service, Youth mentoring, Summer camp counseling

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