Child Life Specialist

1103 Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth seeks a Child Life Specialist to support pediatric patients and families at the Orange City campus. The role focuses on promoting coping skills, developmentally appropriate support, and family education within the health care journey.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and Child Life Specialist Certification (CCLS). The position offers comprehensive benefits from Day One and a supportive environment to grow professionally in a faith-based health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CCLS certification (Child Life Specialist) required.
• Florida Level 2 background screening may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess developmental needs and provide resources to promote positive coping.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families during healthcare experiences.
• Utilize play and developmentally appropriate activities to ease procedures and reduce distress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to advocate for patient and family needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

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: 1055 SAXON BLVD City: ORANGE CITY State: Florida Postal Code: 32763

This position starts at a minimum hourly rate of $26!! 3k sign on bonus (must have 1 year of applicable experience) 3k relocation bonus (must be relocating more than 50 miles) Benefits from Day One Paid Days Off from Day One

Why Choose US?

• Supportive Environment: We have a robust child life team that values support, fosters growth opportunities, and encourages teamwork.
• Impact: Your work directly impacts the lives of children and helps empower them for future healthcare experiences.
• Professional Development: We invest in your ongoing learning and encourage professional growth through our child life clinical advancement program.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from a competitive salary with ongoing market analysis and comprehensive benefits.

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.

Schedule:

Full Time Shift: Days

The community you’ll be caring for: 1055 SAXONBLVD, OrangeCity, 32763

The role you’ll contribute:

At AdventHealth, child life specialists play a crucial role in promoting positive experiences for both children and families throughout their healthcare experience. Child life specialists focus on the psychosocial development of children, provide emotional support, developmentally appropriate information, and play opportunities to increase understanding and coping with medical procedures, diagnoses, pain management and grief. Child life specialists also address the needs of siblings or other children affected by a patient’s illness/diagnosis. Child life specialists utilize play and self-expressive activities as primary resources to minimize the stress and anxiety patients and families may face during healthcare experiences. Child life specialists are highly respected and valued by both multidisciplinary team members and administration at AdventHealth. Child life specialists actively participate in outstanding customer service and accept responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The value you’ll bring to the team: Assess the developmental needs and risk factors of infants-young adults and provide resources appropriate to promote positive coping skills and diversional needs while establishing therapeutic relationships. Utilize researched based best practice methods and modalities of preparing pediatric patients for stressful healthcare experiences and procedures. Provide emotional support to assist with patient/family coping and utilize stress reduction techniques to facilitate positive coping during procedures and throughout the healthcare experience. Utilize play as a primary resource for patients/siblings to enhance coping, promote opportunities for mastery/control and socialization while utilizing all technology and innovative resources available. Support education and skills of interdisciplinary team to advo Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Entry-level professional competency in child life related skills [Required] Ability to learn and advance clinical skills [Required] Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change [Required] Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities [Required] Ability to communicate with others in a clear and professional manner on the phone, in person, and in writing [Required] Education: Bachelor's [Required] Master's [Preferred] Field of Study: in Child Life, Education, Recreation Therapy, Child Development, Psychology or related field Licenses and Certifications: Child Life Specialist Certification (CCLS) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2 Pay Range: $20.97 - $38.99 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. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.