Certified Child Life Specialist I

AdventHealth; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 2,916,000 - 5,425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Celebration, Florida is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to support families through the healthcare journey. The role emphasizes psychosocial development, providing emotional support, developmentally appropriate information, and play opportunities to help children cope. You may mentor students and contribute to ongoing professional development.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree and Child Life Specialist Certification (CCLS). Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Meets CLS job description requirements.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrates core competence with child life skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive experience for children and their families throughout their healthcare journey.
• Assists in application review and interviews for child life students.
• Mentors child life students and supports professional development.

Skills

Work independently

Child life skills

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Master's (Preferred)

Field of Study: Child Life

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403‑B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well‑being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 400 CELEBRATION PL

City: CELEBRATION

State: Florida

Postal Code: 34747

Job Description

Promotes a positive experience for children and their families throughout their healthcare journey. Focuses on the psychosocial development of children, providing emotional support, developmentally appropriate information, and play opportunities to help them cope. Utilizes play and self‑expressive activities to minimize stress and anxiety for patients and families. May assist in application review and interview process for child life students and serve as a child life mentor. Other duties as assigned Maintains professional development and appropriate certifications. Maintain child life certification by attending professional development webinars, in services, and conferences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Meets all requirements for CLS job description
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates core competence with all child life skills

Education

• Bachelor's [Required]
• Master's [Preferred]

Field of Study

• in Child Life, Education, Recreation Therapy, Child Development or related field

Work Experience

N/A

Additional Information

N/A

Licenses and Certifications

• Child Life Specialist Certification (CCLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$21.17 - $39.38

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.