Child Life Specialist | Pediatric | $5k Sign-On + Relo | certification support (up to 18 months)

Job Title

Provides psychosocial and developmental based assessment and support to both patients and their families.

Plans and provides emotionally and developmentally appropriate experiences to promote effective coping with health care and continued cognitive and emotional growth.

Enhances quality of patient care through participation, documentation, and communication with other members, volunteers, and child life interns/practicum students.

Serves as a resource and advocate on child development

Reports: Pediatric Nurse Manager

Supervises: Oversees the Volunteer Program for all departments in The Children's Center. Supervises all student Interns to include multiple disciplines such as Art, Family & Child Life Sciences, Child Life Practicum, and Creating Opportunities for Parent Empowerment Program (COPE).

Required Education

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Child Life. Preferred: Master's degree in Child Life or Human Development.

Required Experience

Must have completed a full time (min 450 hours) internship in a qualified Child Life program in a pediatric facility, under the supervision and advisement of a Certified Child Life Specialist

Required Certification/License/Registry

Must be certified as a Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Council or be eligible and obtain certification within 18 months of start date and maintain professional affiliations and license through the Child Life Council.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.