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Child Life Specialists

2 months ago

Boston MA, United States Boston Children's Hospital Full time

Boston Children's Hospital, a world-renowned leader in pediatric clinical care, is currently searching for Child Life Specialists across a variety of areas, including our satellite locations in Weymouth and Waltham. Child Life Specialists work to enhance patients’ emotional, social, and cognitive growth during a hospital visit, taking into consideration each child’s family, culture, and developmental needs. They use developmental interventions and play to help patients and families adjust to and understand their health care experiences.

We currently have positions available in the following areas:
  • NICU
  • Medical/Surgical ICU
  • Inpatient Medicine
  • Behavioral Health
  • Cardiac ICU
  • Autism Spectrum Center
  • Emergency Department
  • Dialysis
  • Per Diem & more
To qualify, you must have:
  • BA degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field with a concentration in Child Life.
  • Completion of 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.
  • Child Life Certification is required within one year of hire
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

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