Child Life Specialist Per Diem

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

4d•$28 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The 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. This role ensures the comfort of patients and their families by demonstrating the basic principles of family-centered care and fostering positive hospital community relations. The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation, part of Mass General Brigham, relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development required.
Certified Child Life Specialist [CCLS] preferred.
Related experience 0-1 year preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Child Development preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess children's response to illness, hospitalization and/or treatment.
Respond to child life orders in a timely manner.
Implement and enforce 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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.