Child Life Specialist I

3 days ago


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

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Child Life Specialist to join our team at Boston Children's Hospital. As a Child Life Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and families in our high acuity Medical and Surgical Intensive Care units.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field, as well as a 600-hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist. You will be responsible for participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitating adjustment to health care experiences for patients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs
  • Facilitate adjustment to health care experiences for patients
  • Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Delegate work assignments to volunteers and participate in clinical training of student interns

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Child Life, or a closely related field
  • 600-hour Child Life internship under the supervision of a certified child life specialist
  • Child Life Certification required within 1 year of hire

What We Offer:

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.



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