Child Life Specialist

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. Participates in the development of standards of performance with department leadership. Communicates plan of care with multidisciplinary team members as appropriate. Education Bachelor's degree in child life, child development, psychology, or a related field required | Master's Degree 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 (need to be obtained within a year of hire) 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. This is a per diem position mainly supporting inpatient but may also help out in outpatient at times Monday to Friday with one or two Saturday coverage a month. 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%) Equal Opportunity Employer The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Massachusetts General Hospital