Child Life Specialist - job 2 of 2

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Evening Shifts, will rotate to mornings, as needed

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Daytona Beach: 301 Memorial Medical Pkwy. Daytona Beach, FL 32117

The role you’ll contribute: The Child Life Specialist is a professional in pediatric healthcare who works with children and families to help minimize stress/anxiety and maximize positive coping throughout the hospital stay. The Child Life Specialist focuses on the psychosocial development of children, provides emotional support and developmentally appropriate information to increase their understanding and coping with medical procedures, diagnosis, pain management and bereavement.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Provides developmentally appropriate education for patients and their families as indicated by presenting appropriate information related to medical procedures, diagnosis, parent education, bereavement, etc.
• Provides emotional support to assist with patient/family coping; to minimize stress relative to their healthcare experience. Utilizes stress reduction techniques to facilitate positive coping during procedures and throughout the healthcare experience.
• Utilizes play as a primary resource with patients/siblings to enhance coping, promote opportunities for mastery/control and socialization.
• Assesses patient/siblings’ developmental levels, coping skills and diversional needs while establishing therapeutic relationships.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Education, Recreation Therapy, Child Development, Psychology or related field
  • Completion of Child Life internship under a certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
  
  

• Preferred qualifications:
  • Professional child life certification through the Child Life Professional Certification Examination

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.