Child Life Specialist MICU/PIMCU: Family-Focused Support

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Student loan subsidies

Tuition reimbursement

Transit/parking discounts

Résumé du poste

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Child Life specialist to participate in therapeutic activities and support for patients from birth to young adulthood. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to meet psychosocial and developmental needs and facilitate adjustment to health care experiences.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field, a 600-hour internship, and Child Life Certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a related field with a concentration in child life.
• 600-hour Child Life internship under supervision of a certified child life specialist.
• Skills to apply child development theory and professional child life principles in practice.
• Strong writing skills and excellent communication, including conflict resolution, to work well in a team.

Responsabilités

• Support procedures and procedures-related activities, including siblings and bereavement support.
• Provide coping support for patients during hospitalizations (short and long-term).
• Maintain and stock unit resources and supplies.
• Assist in training student interns and delegate tasks to volunteers.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or related field with concentration in child life

600-hour Child Life internship

Strong writing and communication skills

Child Life Certification within 1 year of hire

Description du poste

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Child Life specialist to participate in therapeutic activities and support for patients from birth to young adulthood. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to meet psychosocial and developmental needs and facilitate adjustment to health care experiences.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field, a 600-hour internship, and Child Life Certification within one year of hire.