Child Life Specialist, Associate

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# Child Life Specialist, Associate

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Behavioral Health
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Pay: $22.52–$37.40 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-01-16T08:45:17.46Z

## Description

**Hours: This position primarily works Daylight Hours, Monday through Friday. 1 holiday and 4 Saturdays per year are also required.**

**Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary withing the Child Life Specialist Career ladder, based on their individual experience and education.**
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