Child Life Specialist, Hematology Oncology, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Eligible for Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Baptist Health is seeking a compassionate and certified Child Life Specialist to join our Family Support Services team at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. This full‑time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pediatric patients and their families. As a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) , you will provide comprehensive pediatric psychosocial support and promote coping strategies through therapeutic play, emotional support, and developmentally appropriate interventions. You will work closely with children, adolescents, and families facing hospitalization, illness, injury, and treatment. Your role is essential in reducing trauma and anxiety by facilitating medical preparation, coping plans, and collaborative, patient-centered care in alignment with Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) standards. Responsibilities Provide individualized child life assessments, coping support, and procedural preparation to children and families Use evidence-based child development theories and play therapy techniques to meet emotional, social, and developmental needs Deliver pre- and post-procedural education and age-appropriate support for a wide range of medical treatments Facilitate therapeutic play activities, distraction techniques, and emotional safety measures during medical procedures Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams to develop and implement personalized care plans Promote family-centered care, advocacy, and inclusion in healthcare decision-making Experience Requirements 1–2 years Child Life Experience (Preferred) Less than 1 year Child Life Internship (Required) Education & Credential Requirements Bachelor of Arts or Science (BA/BS) – required Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) – required Basic Life Support (BLS) – required Positions requiring a level II Background (detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. Location Wolfson Children’s Hospital 4085 Town Center Pkwy Jacksonville, Florida, 32246 #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville