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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

+ $3,000 **Relocation** available for eligible candidates (see terms below)

+ **This position starts at a minimum hourly rate of $26!!**

+ Benefits from Day One

+ PTO from Day One

+ Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

+ Clinical Ladder career advancement opportunities

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its 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 12:30pm - 11pm

**Shift** : Evenings

**Location:** 400 Celebration Pl, Celebration, FL 34747

Unit Highlights:

As a valued member of our child life team at AdventHealth, you'll join a well-established, cohesive group that fosters mutual support and embraces play. We currently have a full-time Child Life Specialist position open at our Celebration campus in the **Pediatric Emergency Department** . Our clinical ladder provides exciting career advancement potential, complemented by ongoing educational support to help you maintain and receive your child life certification.

Why Choose Us?

**Supportive Environment:** We have a robust child life team that values support, fosters growth opportunities, and encourages teamwork.

**Impact:** Your work directly impacts the lives of children and helps empower them for future healthcare experiences.

**Professional Development:** We invest in your ongoing learning and encourage professional growth through our child life clinical advancement program.

**Competitive Compensation:** Benefit from a competitive salary with ongoing market analysis and comprehensive benefits.

The community you'll be caring for:

Established in 1997 and now a 203-bed hospital, AdventHealth Celebration Health was designed as a Mediterranean resort-style facility to serve as a cornerstone of health in Disneys planned community of Celebration, Florida

The hospital consistently delivers a state-of-the-art healing environment to residents of Osceola, Orange, Polk and Lake Counties, as well as to visitors from across the United States and the world. All within a 'living laboratory' of groundbreaking, research-driven clinical solutions that integrate mind, body and spirit in the defeat of illness and disease.

The role you'll contribute:

The Child Life Specialist is a professional in pediatric healthcare who works with children and families to help minimize stress/anxiety and maximize positive coping throughout the hospital stay. The Child Life Specialist focuses on the psychosocial development of children, provides emotional support and developmentally appropriate information to increase their understanding and coping with medical procedures, diagnosis, pain management and bereavement. The Specialist also addresses the needs of siblings or other children affected by a child's illness/diagnosis. Utilizes play and self-expressive activities as primary resources to minimize the stress and anxiety patients and families can encounter in a hospital environment. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

+ 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.

+ Utilizes play as a primary resource with patients/siblings to enhance coping, promote opportunities for mastery/control and socialization.

+ Assesses patient/siblings developmental levels, coping skills and diversional needs while establishing therapeutic relationships.

* **_Terms_** : _12-month Employment Contract Required for Relocation_

+ **Relocation Eligibility:**

+ Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.

+ Rehires that are less than 12 months from separation date are not eligible.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed** **:

+ Bachelors degree in Child Life, Education, Recreation Therapy, Child Development, Psychology or related field

+ Child life internship must be completed by date of hire

+ Must obtain child life certification within one year of employment

+ Must become certified as a child life specialist within one year of date of hire.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Pediatrics

**Organization:** AdventHealth Celebration

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25035707

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.