Child Life Specialist
Location: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
Address: 9981 S. HealthPark Drive Fort Myers, FL 33908
Department: Child Life
Work Type: Full Time; Exempt
Shift: 11:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $21.54 - $26.93 / hour
Summary
Join the Child Life team at Golisano Childrens Hospital in Fort Myers, FL and help children and families navigate hospital experiences with care, play, and compassion. Although certification is preferred, candidates who have completed their 600 hour internship can join our team and sit for the CCLS certification exam within the first 12 months.
Why Lee Health: This role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus, $2,000 relocation assistance, exceptional benefits, and career growth opportunities. We provide a collaborative, growth-focused environment where Child Life specialists are supported in making a meaningful impact on childrens lives.
Provide evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation and education that support and reduce fear, anxiety and pain for infants, children, youth and families. Promotes the philosophy of family-centered care and meets the psychosocial needs of children and families during their hospital experience.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study
Required/Preferred
and/orBachelor'sChild DevelopmentRequiredor
Bachelor'sChild LifeRequiredor
Bachelor'sChild and Family StudiesRequired
Experience Requirements
Minimum Years Required Area of Experience
Required/Preferred
and/orNo experience required
Completion of a minimum of 600 hour Child Life Internship Required.
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
| Licenses Required/ Preferred and/or |
| Not Required |
Certifications/Registration Requirements
| Certificates/Registrations Required/Preferred and/or |
| CCLS (Certified Child Life Specialist)Required within 12 monthsand |
| BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)Required within 3 months |
Child Life Certification required to obtain within 12 months of hire. BLS required to obtain within 3 months of hire.
Additional Requirements
Qualified Candidates: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or certification-eligible, with a completed 600-hour child life internship.
US:FL:Fort Myers
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