Pediatric Child Life Specialist — Evening Support

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center, Inc. in Boston seeks a Child Life Specialist to provide developmentally appropriate play and emotional support to pediatric patients and families during illness, hospitalization, treatments, and procedures.

This role collaborates with the health care team to advocate for children’s needs, designs individualized interventions, and helps families cope while maintaining normal life experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Human Development, or a related field.
• Completion of 400-hour Child Life Internship.
• Child Life certification or eligible to apply for certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate play and activities to support growth.
• Designs and implements individual interventions based on assessment.
• Uses medical play and age-appropriate language to prep for procedures.
• Utilizes therapeutic techniques to support patients during treatments.
• Communicates patient care information to the team and families.

Skills

Empathy & interpersonal skills

Child-focused communication

Ability to thrive in fast-paced

Education

Bachelor's in Child Life

Job description

Tufts Medical Center, Inc. in Boston seeks a Child Life Specialist to provide developmentally appropriate play and emotional support to pediatric patients and families during illness, hospitalization, treatments, and procedures.

This role collaborates with the health care team to advocate for children’s needs, designs individualized interventions, and helps families cope while maintaining normal life experiences.