Child Life Specialist I - HC, Per Diem

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Act as a vital member of the interdisciplinary care team for pediatric palliative care patients and their families in home and community environments.

• Create and provide child life support that addresses developmental, emotional, and psychosocial needs.

• Evaluate the developmental and psychosocial requirements and coping mechanisms of children and their siblings.

• Formulate, execute, and assess child life service plans.

• Offer medical play, expressive techniques, education, procedural assistance, developmental support, and psychosocial interventions.

• Foster safe and nurturing environments within homes, schools, and community settings.

• Deliver developmentally suitable diagnostic teaching and caregiver education.

• Promote expressive and therapeutic play, grief support, bereavement, memory-making, and legacy initiatives.

• Advocate for children and families, conveying their aspirations to the care team.

• Design age-appropriate programming that encourages peer support and mitigates isolation.

• Document all communications and interventions.

• Engage in Interdisciplinary Group meetings.

• Meet departmental productivity benchmarks.

• Collaborate with facility-based child life staff to ensure cohesive care.

• Uphold privacy, integrity, attendance, and adherence to organizational policies.

• Execute additional tasks as assigned by management.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification from the Association of Child Life Professionals is mandatory.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in child life, psychology, child development, or human services is essential.

• Must possess the ability to travel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills are necessary.

• Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with Windows-based operating systems, email, and basic electronic documentation is required.

• Capability to learn and apply new systems, computer applications, and operating environments with appropriate training.

• A valid license, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on-call schedules are typically essential for this clinical role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.

• Flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance.