Child Life Specialist Job at Lee Health, Fort Myers, FL

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  • Lee Health
  • Fort Myers, FL

Job Description

Location: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

Address: 9981 S. HealthPark Drive Fort Myers, FL 33908

Department: Child Life

Work Type: Full Time; Exempt

Shift: 11:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $21.54 - $26.93 / hour

Summary

Join the Child Life team at Golisano Childrens Hospital in Fort Myers, FL and help children and families navigate hospital experiences with care, play, and compassion. Although certification is preferred, candidates who have completed their 600 hour internship can join our team and sit for the CCLS certification exam within the first 12 months.

Why Lee Health: This role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus, $2,000 relocation assistance, exceptional benefits, and career growth opportunities. We provide a collaborative, growth-focused environment where Child Life specialists are supported in making a meaningful impact on childrens lives.

Provide 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.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study

Required/Preferred

and/or
Bachelor's Child Development Required or
Bachelor's Child Life Required or
Bachelor's Child and Family Studies Required

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required Area of Experience

Required/Preferred

and/or

No experience required

Completion of a minimum of 600 hour Child Life Internship Required.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses

Required/ Preferred

and/or
Not Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations Required/Preferred and/or
CCLS (Certified Child Life Specialist) Required within 12 months and
BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) Required within 3 months

Child Life Certification required to obtain within 12 months of hire. BLS required to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Additional Requirements

Qualified Candidates: Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or certification-eligible, with a completed 600-hour child life internship.

US:FL:Fort Myers

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Shift work,

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