Child Life Specialist (CCLS) | Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care | Full-Time
About The Position
The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading hospice and palliative care provider in Dallas, TX to hire a compassionate Child Life Specialist (CCLS). This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting pediatric patients and their families through serious illness with therapeutic interventions, developmental support, grief counseling, and psychosocial care. Reporting to the Director of Family Care Services and working closely with an interdisciplinary care team, you'll help children and families navigate complex medical journeys while connecting them with valuable community resources and family-centered support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) certification required
- Minimum 1 year of Child Life Specialist experience
- Strong communication, documentation, relationship-building & organizational skills
- Valid Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
- Expertise in child development and family-centered care
- Experience with grief, bereavement, and psychosocial support
- Skilled in medical play and therapeutic interventions
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently
- Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused approach
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric healthcare, hospice, or palliative care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide age-appropriate therapeutic interventions and developmental support
- Conduct psychosocial and coping assessments for pediatric patients and families
- Facilitate grief counseling, sibling support, and bereavement services
- Use medical play and therapeutic activities to help children understand and cope with illness
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient care planning and psychosocial needs
- Educate and support parents, caregivers, and healthcare teams on child development and coping strategies
- Connect families with community resources, support groups, and programs
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
Benefits
- Competitive salary and mileage reimbursement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short term/long term insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off, 6 paid holidays, flexible days
- Training and development opportunities
- Education Reimbursement Assistance Program
- Continuing education opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
