Child Life Specialist (Inpatient Surgical)
On-siteQuincy, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Conduct therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, facilitating adjustment to health care experiences in the intensive care unit. Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team, delegate work assignments to volunteers, and participate in clinical training of student interns. Work a 36-hour week with a requirement to obtain Child Life Specialist certification within one year of hire. This role supports Boston Children's mission through passion and teamwork, offering comprehensive benefits including flexible schedules, health insurance, child care subsidies, and tuition reimbursement.
Required 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
- General skills to resolve problems requiring the use of child development theory, professional child life principles, and experienced‐based knowledge
- Well-developed writing skills
- Excellent communication skills including conflict resolution
- Certification in Child Life Specialist within 1 year of hire
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