Pediatric Child Life Specialist: Caring, Family-Focused

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a compassionate Child Life Specialist to join our Family Support Services team. You will provide pediatric psychosocial support and coping strategies through therapeutic play and developmentally appropriate interventions.

You will work with children, adolescents, and families facing hospitalization to reduce trauma and anxiety and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to promote patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years Child Life Experience preferred.
• Less than 1 year Child Life Internship required.
• CCLS certification required within 18 months of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized child life assessments, coping support, and procedural preparation to children and families.
• Use development theories and play therapy to meet emotional, social, and developmental needs.
• Deliver pre- and post-procedural education and age-appropriate support for medical treatments.
• Facilitate therapeutic play, distraction techniques, and emotional safety during procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to develop personalized care plans.
• Promote family-centered care, advocacy, and involvement in care decisions.

Skills

1-2 years Child Life Experience

Internship experience

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS)

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) within 18 months

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a compassionate Child Life Specialist to join our Family Support Services team. You will provide pediatric psychosocial support and coping strategies through therapeutic play and developmentally appropriate interventions.

You will work with children, adolescents, and families facing hospitalization to reduce trauma and anxiety and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to promote patient-centered care.