What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Specialist ($2,500 sign on; $2,000 relocation) position at Lee Health?
Location: Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida
Department: Child Life
Workdays/Nights: Days
9981 S. HealthPark Drive
Shift: Shift 2
11:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 PM
Fort Myers,FL33908
Work Type: Full Time
Exempt: Yes
Job SummarySummary:
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.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities:
Preferredand/or Bachelor's Child Development Required or Bachelor's Child Life Required or Bachelor's Child and Family Studies Required Experience Requirements Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/
Preferredand/or No experience required
Preferred
Completion of minimum of 480 hour Child Life Internship Required
State of Florida Licensure Requirements LicensesRequired/
Preferredand/or Not Required Certifications/Registration Requirements Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/
Preferredand/or CCLS (Certified Child Life Specialist) Required and BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) Required
Child 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 Myers
About the Company:
Lee Health