Child Life Specialist jobs in Florida
Child Life Specialist is responsible for the design and implementation of pediatric programs, therapies, and activities among young patients. Works with families to assist in caring for childhood hospitalizations or disabilities. Being a Child Life Specialist monitors child development to ensure normal progression. Provides in-depth care as needed to more urgent cases. Additionally, Child Life Specialist may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Child Life Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Child Life Specialist jobs
- UF Health
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Gainesville, FL
FULL_TIME
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Job Opening Summary
This position assesses and provides services in response to the identified psychosocial and developmental needs of hospitalized children and their families. This position improves or enhances psychosocial functioning of pediatric patients and families by providing opportunities for improving coping skills through therapeutic interventions.Job Opening Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in human service area, child life, child development, child and family studies, early childhood education, special education, child psychology, recreational therapy or related fields from an accredited institution required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development.
- Two years of experience working with children in a health care setting preferred.
- Preference will be given to applicants with previous hospital experience or training and CCLS/CTRS certification and experience.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:-
Certified or certificate-eligible as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
- If certificate-eligible, will attain certification within one year in order to retain position.
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Clinical internship in progress or internship eligible per ACLP guidelines may be considered.
Minimum Pay Rate - Hourly: $21.06
Midpoint Pay Rate - Hourly: $26.31Internal Applicants - Apply Here
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- 1 Month Ago
- UF Health
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Gainesville, FL
FULL_TIME
- Job Opening Summary This position assesses and provides services in response to the identified psychosocial and developmental needs of hospitalized children and their families. This position improves ...
- 28 Days Ago
- HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
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Loxahatchee, FL
FULL_TIME
- Introduction Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at HCA Flori...
- 13 Days Ago
- Jackson Health System
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Miami, FL
FULL_TIME
- Position Summary:The Child Life Specialist provides psychosocial and developmentally based assessment, interventions, and support to pediatric patients and families with the primary goals of increasin...
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- AdventHealth Daytona Beach
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Daytona Beach, FL
FULL_TIME
- Description All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One Paid Days Off from Day One Student Loan Repayment Program Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees...
- 3 Days Ago
- NemoursCareerSite
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Orlando, FL
FULL_TIME
- Works under the supervision of Child Life leadership to assist the child and/or family in identifying the psychosocial and developmental factors which impact their health care experience. Provides Chi...
- 1 Month Ago
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- Georgia Hospice Care
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- Providence
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- Children's National Hospital
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Washington, DC
- The Child Life Specialist administers Child Life services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with accepted prac...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Sanford Health
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Sioux Falls, SD
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- Sanford Health
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Fargo, ND
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- Intermountain Healthcare
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Saint George, UT
- Job Description: Full-time (40 hrs/wk) at St. George Hospital in St. George, UT Interacts directly with pediatric patien...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
- UW Health Partners
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Madison, WI
- Work Schedule: This is a part-time, .60 FTE position. Primary hours are scheduled Monday - Friday, weekends as needed. H...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM