Child Life Specialist

Location:Golisano Children's Hospital -9981 S. HealthPark DriveFort Myers FL 33908Department: Child LifeWork Type: Full TimeShift: Shift 1/8:30:00AM to 5:00:00PMMinimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $26.93 / hourSummaryProvide evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation and education that support and reduce fear, anxiety and pain for infants, children, youth and families. Promotes the philosophy of family-centered care and meets the psychosocial needs of children and families during their hospital experience.RequirementsEducational RequirementsDegree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/Experience RequirementsPreferredand/orBachelor'sChild DevelopmentRequiredorBachelor'sChild LifeRequiredorBachelor'sChild and Family StudiesRequiredMinimum Years RequiredArea Of ExperienceRequired/Preferredand/orNo experience requiredPreferredCompletion of a minimum of 600 hour Child Life Internship RequiredState of Florida Licensure RequirementsLicensesRequired/Preferredand/orNot RequiredCertifications/Registration RequirementsCertificates/RegistrationsRequired/Preferredand/orCCLS (Certified Child Life Specialist)RequiredandBLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)RequiredChild Life Certification required to obtain within 12 months of hire. BLS required to obtain within 3 months of hire.Additional RequirementsChild Life Certification, or candidate for certification.US:FL:Fort MyersLocation:Golisano Children's Hospital -9981 S. HealthPark DriveFort Myers FL 33908Department: Child LifeWork Type: Full TimeShift: Shift 1/8:30:00AM to 5:00:00PMMinimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$21.54 - $26.93 / hourAdditional RequirementsChild Life Certification, or candidate for certification.US:FL:Fort Myers