Certified Pediatric Child Life Specialist — Family Support

Anchor Health; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Health in California seeks a Certified Child Life Specialist to provide compassionate support to pediatric patients and families. You will use play and art for healing and guide families through tough conversations with children.

Ideal candidates hold CLS certification and prefer experience in end-of-life care. You will support siblings and families by creating legacy-building activities and offering coping education.

Qualifications

• Certification as Child Life Specialist required.
• Pediatric care experience preferred.
• End-of-life care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pediatric patients, siblings, and families through play and art for therapeutic processing.
• Guide families through difficult conversations with children.
• Support siblings in processing end-of-life and grief.
• Provide legacy-building activities for families.
• Offer education to families to support and enhance coping.

Skills

Empathy & communication

Education

Certified Child Life Specialist

Job description

Anchor Health in California seeks a Certified Child Life Specialist to provide compassionate support to pediatric patients and families. You will use play and art for healing and guide families through tough conversations with children.

Ideal candidates hold CLS certification and prefer experience in end-of-life care. You will support siblings and families by creating legacy-building activities and offering coping education.