Boston Children's Hospital
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.
- 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.