Child Life Specialist

• Location: Pensacola, FL
• Facility: The Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart
• Department: Pediatric Support Services
• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

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• Collaborate with the health care team to provide social, emotional, and developmental support during a pediatric patient's illness and hospitalization.
• Supply a caring and secure atmosphere for patients and their families in pediatrics.
• Collaborate with the health care team to plan appropriate interventions.
• Develop and/or participate in outreach and educational activities to teach families, staff, and the community about issues and services related to ill and hospitalized children.
• Maintain proper education to continue with professional development.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Child Life Professional credentialed from the Association of Child Life Professionals obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Additional Preferences

• Completed the 600 hour internship or be CCLS.