Child Life Specialist Pediatric Palliative Care

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 youll gain the support and inspiration for a career youll find meaningful every day.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Pediatric Palliative Care and Childrens 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.

• Masters 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 drivers 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.

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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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!

Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one.