• Child Life Specialist (Per diem)

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    80241BRJob Posting Title:Child Life Specialist (Per diem)Department:Patient Services-Child LifeAutoReqId:80241BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:1 Job Posting Category:ClinicalJob Posting Description:Position Summary/ Department Summary:

    Per diem. W e 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 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.

    + + Licensure/ Certifications:

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

     

    Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only