Child Life Fellowship - Full Time, Variable Shifts (Temporary 1 year)

Orange, California

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Job ID: R-32074
Date posted: 07/11/2026

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Child Life Manager, the Child Life Fellow will participate in a one-year, donor-funded opportunity to work with CHOC patients and families while continuing to grow essential child life skills. The Child Life Fellow will be under the guidance of a CCLS to continue in the learning process and increase their clinical knowledge.

Pay Range

Minimum $28.80 Midpoint $36.00 Maximum $45.00

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: 600-hour child life internship and eligible to sit for child life certification exam.

• Preferred:

Education

• Required: Baccalaureate in child life, child development, family studies or related field. Must meet current certified child life specialist educational requirements set forth by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP).

• Preferred: Master’s in child life or related field.

Training

• Required:

• Preferred:

Specialized Skills

• Required: Ability to build and establish positive relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team. Great customer service standards. Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely manner, working collaboratively with all disciplines in the organization. Strong knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent growth and development. Strong knowledge of therapeutic play and coping facilitation techniques.

• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish.

Licensure

• Required: Basic Life Support.

• Preferred: Certified Child Life Specialist

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Physical Activity Requirements:

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement:

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

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