Child Life Specialist (Per diem)

Child Life Specialist (Per diem) | Boston Childrens Hospital

Position Summary/ Department Summary: Per diem Child Life Specialist. We require a minimum of 24 hours 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.

Children's Hospital Boston