Child Life Specialist (Per diem)

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated Child Life Specialist to support patients' psychosocial and developmental needs through therapeutic activities. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team and requires a Bachelor's degree in Child Development along with a Child Life internship. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, and certification as a Child Life Specialist must be obtained within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Certification in Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in therapeutic activities to meet patients' psychosocial needs.
• Delegate work assignments to volunteers and assist in training.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development

600 hour Child Life internship

Job description

Per diem
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.

To qualify, you must have:

• 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.
• Certification in Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of hire for all new hires.