Child Life Specialist

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Child Life Specialist to support emotional, developmental, and physical wellbeing of children in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will foster family-centered care and coordinate with families to create a welcoming hospital environment.

Education requirements include a Bachelor's or Master’s in Child Development; a CCLS is preferred. Experience is 0-1 year. Onsite position located at 267 Charles Street with a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Child Development required or Master's Degree in Child Development preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - Association of Child Life Professionals Child Life Certification Commission preferred
• Related experience 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess children's response to illness, hospitalization and/or treatment.
• Responds to child life orders in a timely manner.
• Implements and enforces hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop goals for a family service plan based on family, parent, and child assessed needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries with all parties at all times
• Participates in the development of standards of performance with department leadership.
• Communicates plan of care with multidisciplinary team members as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development

Master's Degree in Child Development

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Summary: Plays an integral role in fostering the emotional, developmental, intellectual and physical wellbeing of children in the inpatient and outpatient setting by creating a welcoming and nurturing environment. Ensures the comfort of the patients and their families by demonstrating the basic principles of family-centered care and fostering positive hospital community relations.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Assess children's response to illness, hospitalization and/or treatment.
• Responds to child life orders in a timely manner.
• Implements and enforces hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop goals for a family service plan based on family, parent, and child assessed needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries with all parties at all times
• Participates in the development of standards of performance with department leadership.
• Communicates plan of care with multidisciplinary team members as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree Child Development required or Master's Degree Child Development preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials: Certified Child Life Specialist [CCLS] - Association of Child Life Professionals Child Life Certification Commission preferred

Experience: related experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent growth and development.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

267 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$58,136.00 - $84,656.00/Annual

Grade

6At Mass General Brigham,

6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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