Child Life Specialist Emergency Department
$20.97/h-$38.99/h
AdventHealtha day ago
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Summary
AdventHealth is seeking a Child Life Specialist for the Emergency Department in Orlando, FL. The role involves assessing developmental needs and providing emotional support to pediatric patients and their families.
About the Role
As a Child Life Specialist in the Emergency Department, you will assess the developmental needs of infants to young adults, provide resources to promote positive coping skills, and establish therapeutic relationships. You will utilize best practice methods to prepare pediatric patients for healthcare experiences, provide emotional support, and assist in de-escalation interventions. The position requires collaboration with the healthcare team to enhance atraumatic care and comfort techniques.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Education, Recreation Therapy, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field.
- Entry-level professional competency in child life related skills.
- Ability to learn and advance clinical skills.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
Preferred:
- Child Life Specialist Certification (CCLS) within one year of start date.
- Successful completion of a 600-hour child life internship.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance from Day One.
- Paid Time Off from Day One.
- 403-B Retirement Plan.
- 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave.
- Career Development opportunities.
- Whole Person Well-being Resources.
- Mental Health Resources and Support.
- Pet Benefits.
- $3,000 Relocation available for eligible candidates.
- Debt free Education for eligible positions.
AdventHealth
AdventHealth is a connected network of care that helps people feel whole – body, mind and spirit. More than 100,000 team members across a national footprint provide whole-person care to nearly nine million people annually through more than 2,000 care sites that include hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, hospice centers, the AdventHealth app and more. Our wholistic approach to improving the health and prosperity of our communities is inspired by our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.
Orlando, FL