Child Life Specialist -36 hrs/wk

Mass General Brigham; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, seeks an experienced Child Life Specialist. You will support emotional, developmental, and physical wellbeing of pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, fostering a welcoming environment and family-centered care.

Educational requirements include a Bachelor’s in Child Development with a Master’s preferred; certification (CCLS) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Child Development required or Master's preferred.
• Experience in pediatric or hospital settings is valued.
• Certifications in child life are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's response to illness, hospitalization, and treatment.
• Respond to child life orders in a timely manner.
• Implement and enforce hospital and departmental policies.
• Develop goals for a family service plan based on assessed needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
• Assist in setting performance standards with leadership.
• Communicate plan of care with multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree Child Development

Master's Degree Child Development (preferred)

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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.

Job Summary

Full Time opportunity for an experienced Child Life Specialist

Salary Range: $52,312.00 -$76,180.00 - $100,048.00.

Pay is based on experience.

In this position you will play 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.

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: 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.

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 789 Central Avenue. Scheduled Weekly Hours 36. Employee Type Regular. Work Shift Day (United States of America). Pay Range $52,312.00 - $76,180.00/Annual. Grade 6.

Benefits

At 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

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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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Company Culture

Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.