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

UF Health Shands
Gainesville, FL, United States
Full-time

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.

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