Child Life Specialist

SupportFinity™; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 28,888 - 53,712; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 weeks paid parental leave

Career development resources

Mental health support

Pet benefits

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is looking for a Child Life Specialist to enhance the healthcare experience for children and their families in Orange City. This full-time role involves assessing the developmental needs of patients, providing emotional support, and utilizing play as a resource to enhance coping skills during medical procedures.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a background in Child Life or related fields. The role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Entry-level professional competency in child life related skills.
• Ability to learn and advance clinical skills.
• Strong communication skills in-person, on the phone, and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess developmental needs and risk factors of pediatric patients.
• Utilize research-based methods for preparing patients for healthcare procedures.
• Provide emotional support during healthcare experiences.

Skills

Child life related skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Multitasking and prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Field of study: Child Life, Education

Recreation Therapy, Child Development, Psychology

Job description

Job Summary

Child Life Specialists at AdventHealth play a crucial role in promoting positive experiences for children and their families throughout the entirety of their healthcare journey. They focus on the psychosocial development of pediatric patients, provide emotional support, developmentally appropriate information, and play opportunities to aid understanding and coping with medical procedures, diagnoses, pain management, and grief.

Responsibilities

• Assess developmental needs and risk factors of infants to young adults and provide appropriate resources to promote positive coping skills.
• Utilize research‑based best practice methods and modalities to prepare pediatric patients for stressful healthcare experiences and procedures.
• Provide emotional support and stress‑reduction techniques during procedures and throughout the healthcare experience.
• Use play as a primary resource for patients and siblings to enhance coping, promote mastery/control, and facilitate socialization.
• Support education and skill development of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain respectful relationships with multidisciplinary team members and administration.

Qualifications

• Entry‑level professional competency in child life related skills.
• Ability to learn and advance clinical skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills in‑person, on the phone, and in writing.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Field of study: Child Life, Education, Recreation Therapy, Child Development, Psychology, or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

• Child Life Specialist Certification (CCLS) required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $20.97 - $38.99 per hour.
• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off from Day One.
• 403-B Retirement Plan.
• 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave.
• Career development and whole‑person well‑being resources.
• Mental health resources and support.
• Pet benefits.

Schedule & Location

• Full‑time, Day shift in the United States.
• Address: 1055 SAXON BLVD, Orange City, FL 32763.

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