Child Life Specialist (Per diem)

Boston Children's Hospital • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Child Life Specialist will be responsible for participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitate adjustment to health care experiences. This position is per diem, requiring a minimum of 2 shifts per pay period or 4 shifts a month. The Child Life Specialist will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team, delegate work assignments to volunteers and Child Life Assistants, and participate in the clinical training of student interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field with a concentration in child life.
• 600 hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist.
• General skills to resolve problems requiring the use of child development theory and professional child life principles.
• Well-developed writing skills and excellent communication skills, including conflict resolution.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of hire for all new hires.

Responsibilities

• Participate in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs.
• Facilitate adjustment to health care experiences for patients.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Delegate work assignments to volunteers and Child Life Assistants.
• Participate in the clinical training of student interns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree