Child Life Specialist (Up to $4,500 in Hiring Incentives)

Location : Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida -9981 S. HealthPark DriveFort Myers FL 33908

Department : Child Life

Work Type : Full Time ; Exempt

Shift : Shift 2 / 11 : 00 : 00 AM to 7 : 00 : 00 PM

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

Hiring Incentives

Sign-on bonus : $2,500 ; Relocation : $2,000

Summary

Golisano Childrens Hospital is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Child Life Specialist to join our team with the ability to float between units. This role provides therapeutic play, emotional support and preparation for medical procedures across multiple units,

within the hospital, with staff coverage as needed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, strong interpersonal skill and the ability to work effectively in diverse clinical settings to support children and families during stressful medical experiences.

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

Preferred

Completion of minimum of 480 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

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 Requirements

Child Life Certification, or candidate for certification.

US : FL : Fort Myers