Child Life Specialist (Per diem) Job at Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

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  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Child Life Specialist (Per diem) at Boston Children's Hospital summary:

The Child Life Specialist provides therapeutic activities and support to help pediatric patients cope with healthcare experiences. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, oversee volunteers and assistants, and assist in training student interns. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field, completion of a 600-hour internship, and Child Life Specialist certification within one year of hire.

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
Per diem. We require a minimum of 2 shifts/pay period or 4 shifts a month.

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
  • Serve as member of multidisciplinary team.
  • Delegate work assignments to volunteers/Child Life Assistant's and participate in clinical training of student interns.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
  • 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.
  • Experience:
  • General skills to resolve problems requiring the use of child development theory, professional child life principles, and experienced‑based knowledge.
  • Well-developed writing skills, and excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to effectively work as a team member.
  • Licensure/ Certifications:
  • Certification in Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of hire for all new hires.

Keywords:

Child Life Specialist, pediatric patient support, therapeutic activities, child development, child life certification, multidisciplinary team, patient psychosocial care, healthcare adjustment, intern training, child life intern supervision

Job Tags

Daily paid, Internship, Shift work,

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