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Child Life Specialist (P)

Mass General Brigham, Newton, MA, United States


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Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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.

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.

Participate in the development of standards of performance with department leadership.

Communicate plan of care with multidisciplinary team members as appropriate.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Child Development required or Master’s Degree in Child Development preferred. Experience cannot be substituted for a degree.

Licenses and Credentials
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) required within one year of hire.

Experience
1 year preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & 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
2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours
0

Employee Type
Per Diem

Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range
$26.63 - $38.70 per hour

Grade
6

EEO Statement
4100 Newton-Wellesley 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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