Home-Based Child Life Specialist (CCLS) — Pediatrics

Georgia Hospice Care; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Immediate Access to Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program Bonus

Matching 401K

Annual Merit Increases

Years of Service Award Bonuses

Pet Insurance

Financial and Legal Assistance Program

Mental Health and Counseling Programs

Dental and Orthodontic Coverage

Vision Insurance

Health Care with Low Premiums

$500 Matching Health Savings Account

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Virgin Pulse Wellness Program

Fertility Assistance Program

Job summary

Geor gia Hospice Care is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to join Hands of Hope, our pediatric home-based program. You will assess psychosocial needs, conduct evaluations, and coordinate with physicians to support children and families through their care journey.

This role emphasizes compassionate, collaborative care with leadership support and opportunities for professional development as part of our Hands of Hope team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and CCLS certification from the Child Life Council.
• Current CCLS certification.
• 2 years of Child Life Specialist experience in a healthcare setting.
• Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients to identify psychosocial, financial and environmental needs, as evidenced by documentation and care plans.
• Makes initial and ongoing Child Life Specialist evaluations.
• Communicates findings to the supervisor, physician and other care team members.
• Reports unsafe conditions and changes in patient condition to the supervisor by day end.
• Implements the plan for patient safety using patient and family resources.
• Participates in planning and updating the Plan of Care for quality and continuity of care.
• Verifies and revises the Plan of Care as needed.
• Writes physician orders to cover visits and changes to the plan of care.
• Counsels and includes patient and family in following the Plan of Care and related needs.
• Maintains coordination of services with the clinical team.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

CCLS certification from the Child Life Council

Job description

Geor gia Hospice Care is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to join Hands of Hope, our pediatric home-based program. You will assess psychosocial needs, conduct evaluations, and coordinate with physicians to support children and families through their care journey.

This role emphasizes compassionate, collaborative care with leadership support and opportunities for professional development as part of our Hands of Hope team.