Child Life Specialist I – HC

Rochester Regional Health

. Serve as a core member of the interdisciplinary care team for pediatric palliative care patients and families in home and community settings .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSyracuse • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,500 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pediatric palliative care, focusing on developmental, emotional, and psychosocial support for children and families. Proficient in implementing therapeutic interventions, advocating for patient needs, and collaborating within interdisciplinary teams.

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Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)Pediatric Palliative CareDevelopmental and Psychosocial InterventionsStrong Communication SkillsChild Life Programming

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Hard Skills

Child Life SupportAssessment of Developmental NeedsPlan of Care DevelopmentTherapeutic Play FacilitationGrief and Bereavement InterventionsDiagnostic TeachingDocumentation of InterventionsInterdisciplinary CollaborationCoping Style AssessmentMemory Making Techniques

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsAdvocacy SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Windows-Based Operating EnvironmentsEmailElectronic Documents

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Industry Keywords

Pediatric CareChild DevelopmentHuman ServicesCommunity SettingsHome Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 of children, teens, and siblings
Assess developmental and psychosocial needs and coping styles with parents/caregivers
Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care using medical play, expressive techniques, education, procedural support, and developmental and psychosocial interventions
Promote safe and nurturing environments in homes, schools, and community settings
Provide developmentally appropriate diagnostic teaching and education to caregivers
Facilitate expressive and therapeutic play, grief and bereavement interventions, memory making, and legacy work
Advocate for children and families and communicate their wishes and goals to the care team
Plan age-appropriate programming for peer support and reduced isolation
Document communications and interventions
Participate in Interdisciplinary Group meetings and meet department productivity standards
Collaborate with facility child life staff to promote consistent care
Maintain privacy, uphold organizational values and code of conduct, and perform other assigned functions

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 electronic documents
Ability to learn and utilize new systems, computer applications, and operating environments with training
Regular and reliable attendance is required
Ability to meet physical demands of frequent driving, mobile clinical care, entering and exiting vehicles, and occasionally lifting/carrying equipment up to 100 lbs. or more