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Child Life Specialist (CCLS) | Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care | Full-Time
Fort Worth, United States | Posted on 06/29/2026
The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading hospiceand palliative care provider in in the DFW Metroplex, to hire a compassionate Child Life Specialist(CCLS).
This is an opportunity to make a meaningfuldifference by supporting pediatric patients and their families through seriousillness with therapeutic interventions, developmental support, griefcounseling, and psychosocial care.
Reporting to the Director of Family Care Servicesand working closely with an interdisciplinary care team, you'll help childrenand families navigate complex medical journeys while connecting them withvaluable community resources and family-centered support.
Schedule: Full-Time
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities
Provide age-appropriate therapeuticinterventions and developmental support
Conduct psychosocial and copingassessments for pediatric patients and families
Facilitate grief counseling,sibling support, and bereavement services
Use medical play and therapeuticactivities to help children understand and cope with illness
Collaborate with theinterdisciplinary team to support patient care planning and psychosocialneeds
Educate and support parents,caregivers, and healthcare teams on child development and copingstrategies
Connect families with communityresources, support groups, and programs
Maintain timely, accurate clinicaldocumentation
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Certified Child Life Specialist(CCLS) certification required
Minimum 1 year of Child LifeSpecialist experience
Pediatric healthcare, hospice, orpalliative care experience preferred
Strong communication,documentation, relationship-building & organizational skills
Valid Texas Driver's License,reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
Additional Requirements
Expertise in child development andfamily-centered care
Experience with grief, bereavement,and psychosocial support
Skilled in medical play andtherapeutic interventions
Collaborative team player with theability to work independently
Compassionate, empathetic, andpatient-focused approach
What You Can Expect
Competitive salary and mileagereimbursement
Comprehensive medical, dental,vision, and short term/long term insurance
Generous paid time off, 6 paidholidays, flexible days
Training and developmentopportunities
Education Reimbursement AssistanceProgram
Continuing education opportunities
Supportive, collaborative teamenvironment
If you're passionate about helping children andfamilies navigate life's most challenging moments with compassion andexpertise, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in a rewardingcareer where your work truly makes a difference.
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Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
Who can apply
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