Child Life Specialist, Family Support Services, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Child Life Specialist, Family Support Services, Wolfson Children's Hospital

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.

Sign‑On Bonus: Eligible for up to $5,000

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 to reduce trauma and anxiety by facilitating medical preparation, coping plans, and collaborative, patient‑centered care in alignment with Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) standards.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Child Life, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• Completion of a Child Life Internship (must have been completed within the past year).
• Child Life Certification (CCLS) – or eligibility to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Strong knowledge of pediatric healthcare, child development, and clinical best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for family‑centered care.

Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred: Master’s Degree

• 1‑2 years Child Life Experience – Preferred
• Less than 1 year Child Life Internship – Required

• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) – Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required

Wolfson Children’s Hospital
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL, 32207

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Job Function:
Other
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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