Child Life Specialist | Child Life | Days | Full-Time

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  • UF Health
Job Summary
Location
Gainesville ,FL 32608
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
05 Feb 2025
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Job Description
Overview:

FTE: 1.0

Shift Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM

Days of Week: MONDAY-FRIDAY

This position assesses and provides services in response to the identified psychosocial and developmental needs of hospitalized children and their families. This position improves or enhances psychosocial functioning of pediatric patients and families by providing opportunities for improving coping skills through therapeutic interventions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in human service area, Child Life, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Psychology, Recreational Therapy, or related fields from an accredited institution, required.
Master's degree is preferred
Extensive knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development
Two years of experience working with children in a healthcare setting is preferred
Preference will be given to applicants with previous hospital experience or training
CCLS/CTRS certification and experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified or certificate eligible as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). If certificate eligible, will attain certification within one year in order to retain position. Clinical internship in progress or internship eligible per ACLP guidelines may be considered.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: N/A

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.48 - $32.19 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person