Child Life Specialist I - HC, Per Diem

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 10/2/2026part-timeRemote • 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 developing and implementing child life service plans while advocating for patient needs within interdisciplinary care teams.

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Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)Pediatric Palliative CareChild Life Service PlansDevelopmental SupportGrief and Bereavement Support

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Hard Skills

Child Life SupportPsychosocial InterventionsDiagnostic TeachingExpressive TechniquesMedical PlayCaregiver EducationProgramming DevelopmentDocumentationAssessment of Coping StylesInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

Windows-Based Operating EnvironmentsEmailElectronic Documents

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Industry Keywords

Pediatric CareChild DevelopmentHome and Community SettingsTherapeutic PlayLegacy WorkPrivacy and ComplianceCare Team Advocacy

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
Assess developmental and psychosocial needs and coping styles of children and siblings
Develop, implement, and evaluate child life service plans
Provide medical play, expressive techniques, education, procedural support, developmental support, and psychosocial interventions
Promote safe and nurturing environments in homes, schools, and community settings
Provide developmentally appropriate diagnostic teaching and caregiver education
Facilitate expressive and therapeutic play, grief, bereavement, memory-making, and legacy work
Advocate for children and families and communicate their goals to the care team
Plan age-appropriate programming supporting peer support and reducing isolation
Document communications and interventions
Participate in Interdisciplinary Group meetings
Meet department productivity standards
Collaborate with facility-based child life staff to promote consistent care
Maintain privacy, integrity, attendance, and compliance with organizational policies
Perform other functions as assigned by management

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 basic electronic documents
Ability to learn and utilize new systems, computer applications, and operating environments with training
Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on-call schedules are typically required for this clinical category