Child Life Specialist-Pediatric ED-Menino Building-36 Hours Day Evening ($5k Sign on Bonus available)

About the role

This position is a full-time clinical coverage role within the Pediatric Emergency Department, with additional responsibilities to provide consults in other areas as needed. The Child Life Specialist ensures comprehensive services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, illness, and hospitalization by addressing the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families throughout the healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families in coping with illness and hospitalization.
• Provide comfort and support across a diverse range of illnesses, diagnoses, and cultures.
• Work effectively with developmental ages ranging from infancy through young adulthood.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with flexibility, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Provide developmentally appropriate preparation and education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support a family-centered care approach.
• Offer individualized therapeutic interventions to address emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.
• Normalize the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping.
• Provide legacy and bereavement support as needed.
• Participate in program development for the assigned clinical area.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in child life or a closely related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Completion of a child life internship (600 hours) under the direct supervision of a certified child life specialist required.
• Prior work experience in a medical setting as a child life specialist is preferred.
• Certification as a child life specialist is required within 6 months of hire.

Additional Skills

• Ability to prioritize, take initiative, exhibit emotional maturity, and be self-motivated.
• Document and maintain updated patient information.
• Participate in meetings, patient care rounding, unit meetings, and child life staff meetings.
• Collaborate with the manager and child life staff on donations, budget for resources, and supply needs.
• Participate in volunteer and student training, support, and supervision.
• Adhere to infection control policies set forth by the institution.
• Strong knowledge of hospital practices, procedures, and medical terminology preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.
• Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 403(b) savings matches.
• Paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Resources to support employee and family well-being.

Pay

The compensation range is $53,000.00 to $77,000.00. This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location. The final offer considers education, experience, skills, certifications/licensures, internal equity, and market competitiveness.

Schedule

36 hours per week, day and evening shifts, over 4 days. Hours are 11:00 am to 8:30 pm.