Child Life Specialist - CICU/ACCU | Flexible Schedules

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health, vision and dental insurance

Child care subsidies

Student loan subsidies

Generous paid time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

License and Certification Reimbursment

Cell phone discounts

T-passes discount

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Child Life Specialist to support a CICU & ACCU program, focusing on psychosocial development and adjustment for pediatric patients and their families. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver developmental activities across birth to young adulthood.

The role emphasizes coping support during short and long hospitalizations, preparation for procedures, and resource maintenance.

Qualifications

• 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, 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.
• Child Life Certification required within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitating adjustment to health care experiences for patients
• Serving as member of multidisciplinary team
• Providing support to patients and families from birth to young adults population.
• Common interventions include support for procedures, siblings, development, and bereavement
• Providing coping support for patients with both short and long-term hospitalizations
• Maintaining resources which include ordering and stocking unit areas
• Delegating work assignments to volunteers and participates in clinical training of student interns.

Skills

Excellent communication

Conflict resolution

Team player

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Child Life

600-hour Child Life internship

Child Life Certification within 1 year

Job description

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Child Life Specialist to support a CICU & ACCU program, focusing on psychosocial development and adjustment for pediatric patients and their families. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver developmental activities across birth to young adulthood.

The role emphasizes coping support during short and long hospitalizations, preparation for procedures, and resource maintenance.