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Child Life Specialist (Per diem)

$52.23k - $83.56k

Children's Hospital Boston

Child Life Specialist (Per Diem)

Position Summary/ Department Summary: Per diem Child Life Specialist. We require a minimum of 2 shifts per 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:

  • 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.

Status: Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week: 1

Pay Range: $52,228.80-$83,564.00 Annual

Office/Site Location: Boston

Job Posting Category: Clinical

Remote Eligibility: Onsite Only

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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