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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

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• We serve faithfully by doing what’s right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Palliative Care Child Life Specialist, use your knowledge of child development. Help adult patients and their children, aged 0-18 years, with severe medical conditions. Work with adults and engage children in age-appropriate discussions and interventions. This helps children cope, understand, address worries, and prepare for a sick family member. Educate adults and children on explaining medical conditions, preparing for death, grief assistance, and recognizing alarming behaviors. Learn about different forms of grief and signs requiring professional counseling.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree
• (3) Three years of work experience in a related field
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist
• Basic Life Support Certification, (BLS) which should be obtained within (30) thirty days of being hired or transferred into the role.

• Your job is meeting families to assess children’s psychosocial needs before starting therapy.
• You will understand and explain serious illness or injury to youth and families. This includes diagnosis, grief, coping, death, and bereavement.
• Be alert for signs of abuse in kids under your care and report any instances promptly.
• You will help kids with grief before and after a loved one’s passing. This includes explaining death, preparing kids for services, and evaluating their understanding and coping.
• You must educate patients and families on coping strategies, common concerns, and behavioral changes in youth.
• Provide information and resources for help services.
• Share important info with medical staff about Palliative Care Child Life services. Identify families who can benefit.
• You will help develop best practices, procedures, and processes to enhance our Palliative Care Child Life team.