Child Life Specialist (Per diem)

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent children's hospital is looking for a Per diem Child Life Specialist to facilitate therapeutic activities tailored to patients' psychosocial needs. This role requires strong communication skills and a Bachelor's degree in Child Development or a related field, alongside a 600-hour internship. Certification in Child Life is mandated within one year of hire. Join a multidisciplinary team and help young patients adjust to their health care experiences while mentoring volunteers and interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a related field.
• 600 hour Child Life internship under certified supervision.
• Certification in Child Life Specialist within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in therapeutic activities and programs for patients.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Delegate tasks to volunteers and assist in training interns.

Skills

Child development principles

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field

600 hour Child Life internship

Job description

Position Summary/ Department Summary:

Per diem Child Life Specialist. 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, 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.