Certified Child Life Specialist — Pediatric Emotional Support

AdventHealth; Celebration (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to support children and their families during healthcare journeys. The role focuses on psychosocial development, emotional support, and developmentally appropriate information through play and self-expressive activities to ease stress.

You will collaborate with teams, mentor students, and maintain professional certifications while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with AdventHealth’s mission.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive experience for children and families throughout the healthcare journey.
• Uses play and self-expressive activities to reduce stress and anxiety for patients and families.
• Mentors child life students and may assist in application reviews and interviews.
• Maintains professional development and appropriate certifications.

Skills

Independent work

Child life skills

Ability to work with families

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Field of Study: Child Life / Education / Recreation Therapy

Job description

AdventHealth is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to support children and their families during healthcare journeys. The role focuses on psychosocial development, emotional support, and developmentally appropriate information through play and self-expressive activities to ease stress.

You will collaborate with teams, mentor students, and maintain professional certifications while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with AdventHealth’s mission.