Child Life Specialist

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Insurance\
• 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
• Day Shift
• The community you’ll be caring for :
• AdventHealth Daytona Beach – 301 Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
• The role you’ll contribute :

The child life specialist is a professional in healthcare who works with children and families to help minimize stress / anxiety and maximize positive coping throughout the healthcare experience. The child life specialist focuses on the psychosocial development of children, provides emotional support and developmentally appropriate information to increase 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.
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates core competence with all child life skills
• Maintain child life certification by attending professional development webinars, in services, and conferences.
• May assist in application review and interview process for child life students and serve as a child life mentor.
• The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :
• Minimum qualifications
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Education, Recreation Therapy, Child Development or related field
• Professional child life certification through the Child Life Professional Certification Examination (CCLS)

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $21.27 - $31.91 per hour

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
Schedule :
• Day shift

Education :

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute :

• Daytona Beach, FL 32117 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Daytona Beach, FL 32117 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

Salary : $21 - $32