Child Life Specialist

Location : Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida -9981 S. HealthPark DriveFort Myers FL 33908Department : Child LifeWork Type : Full Time ; ExemptShift : Shift 2 / 11 : 00 : 00 AM to 7 : 00 : 00 PMMinimum to Midpoint Pay Rate : $21.54 - $26.93 / hourHiring IncentivesSign-on bonus : $2,500 ; Relocation : $2,000SummaryGolisano 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.RequirementsEducational RequirementsDegree / Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired / Preferredand / orBachelor'sChild DevelopmentRequiredorBachelor'sChild LifeRequiredorBachelor'sChild and Family StudiesRequiredExperience RequirementsMinimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired / Preferredand / orNo experience requiredPreferredCompletion of minimum of 480 hour Child Life Internship RequiredState of Florida Licensure RequirementsLicensesRequired / Preferredand / orNot RequiredCertifications / Registration RequirementsCertificates / RegistrationsRequired / Preferredand / orCCLS (Certified Child Life Specialist)RequiredandBLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)RequiredChild 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