Child Life Specialist (P)

Davita Inc.; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution seeks a Certified Child Life Specialist to support children's emotional and developmental well-being in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role focuses on creating a nurturing environment and participating in family-centered care alongside a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development required.
• Master's degree preferred; no experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's response to illness and treatment.
• Develop goals for family service plans based on assessed needs.
• Communicate care plans with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development

Master's Degree in Child Development

Job description

Summary
Plays an integral role in fostering the emotional, developmental, intellectual, and physical wellbeing of children in both inpatient and outpatient settings by creating a welcoming and nurturing environment. Ensures the comfort of patients and their families by demonstrating the 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.
• Respond promptly to child life orders.
• Implement and enforce hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop goals for a family service plan based on assessed needs of family, parent, and child.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
• Participate in developing performance standards with department leadership.
• Communicate care plans with multidisciplinary team members as appropriate.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development required or Master's Degree preferred. This role does not accept experience in lieu of a degree.

Licenses and Credentials

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) - preferred through the Association of Child Life Professionals Child Life Certification Commission.

Experience

0-1 year of related experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent development.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to adjust actions based on others' responses.

Physical Requirements

• Standing frequently (34-66%)
• Walking frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting frequently (34-66%) - 35 lbs+ with assistance
• Carrying frequently (34-66%) - 20-35 lbs
• Pushing occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing rarely (<2%)
• Balancing frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling rarely (<2%)
• Reaching frequently (34-66%)
• Gross and fine manipulation frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling constantly (67-100%)
• Foot use rarely (<2%)
• Vision (far and near) constantly (67-100%)
• Talking and hearing constantly (67-100%)

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process, as well as to perform essential job functions.