Child Life Specialist /Pediatric Palliative Care

About the role

Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose - to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness. Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting.

We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team, you'll gain the support and inspiration for a career you'll find meaningful every day.

Pediatric Child Life Specialist (Full Time)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Pediatric Palliative Care and Children's Programs, the Pediatric Child Life Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing child life services as part of the care plan for Pediatric Hospice and Pediatric Palliative Care patients, siblings, and families.

Using child life practices and developmental theories, this role provides assessment, counseling, education, and therapeutic interventions that promote coping, understanding, and emotional well-being. The specialist also participates in community outreach, collaborates with interdisciplinary pediatric teams, and assists with special events and projects that support pediatric patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related clinical field required.
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) required.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential functions of the role.
• Experience utilizing expressive and therapeutic techniques with children and adolescents.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with demonstrated success in program development and promotion.
• Experience facilitating support groups, workshops, and educational programs for children and families.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment and family-centered care practices.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Flexible, self-directed, and adaptable in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Ability to build effective relationships and communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and communication styles.

Additional information

This role offers a unique opportunity to support children and families through compassionate, developmentally appropriate care as part of Care Dimensions' Pediatric Hospice and Pediatric Palliative Care programs.

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Pay and benefits

The Pay Range listed is the anticipated hiring range of this position. Precise pay rates are determined through consideration of one or more of the following: education, training, relevant experience and work location. There are some cases in which the pay rate could exceed the range listed on this job post. Care Dimensions also offers a comprehensive benefits package - including employer-sponsored health insurance, paid time-off, tuition reimbursement, student loan paydown, supplemental insurance options and more - which adds to the company's generous total rewards package.

Pay Range $28 - $33 USD

Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20+ hours/week, which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, student loan paydown program, two retirement plans, in addition to medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, and so much more!