Child Life Specialist I - HC, Per Diem

Job Description:

• Serve as a core member of the interdisciplinary care team for pediatric palliative care patients and families in home and community settings
• Develop and deliver child life support addressing developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs
• Assess developmental and psychosocial needs and coping styles of children and siblings
• Develop, implement, and evaluate child life service plans
• Provide medical play, expressive techniques, education, procedural support, developmental support, and psychosocial interventions
• Promote safe and nurturing environments in homes, schools, and community settings
• Provide developmentally appropriate diagnostic teaching and caregiver education
• Facilitate expressive and therapeutic play, grief, bereavement, memory-making, and legacy work
• Advocate for children and families and communicate their goals to the care team
• Plan age-appropriate programming supporting peer support and reducing isolation
• Document communications and interventions
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group meetings
• Meet department productivity standards
• Collaborate with facility-based child life staff to promote consistent care
• Maintain privacy, integrity, attendance, and compliance with organizational policies
• Perform other functions as assigned by management

Requirements:

• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals is required
• Minimum of 3 years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in child life, psychology, child development, or human service required
• Must have ability to travel
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Basic computer skills, including Windows-based operating environments, email, and basic electronic documents
• Ability to learn and utilize new systems, computer applications, and operating environments with training
• Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on-call schedules are typically required for this clinical category