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At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. The Child Life Specialist will be responsible for supporting patients and families in our high acuity Medical and Surgical Intensive Care (MSICU) units. We are looking for an experienced CCLS to participate in therapeutic activities to support patients and their families when facing trauma/grief, complicated diagnosis and highly acute medical situations. Working with a team of other Child Life Specialists, together the team will responsible for facilitating coping, preparation and education related to the hospital experience.
Job Responsibility:
Participating in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients’ psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitating adjustment to health care experiences for patients
Serving as member of multidisciplinary team
Delegating work assignments to volunteers and participating in clinical training of student interns
Requirements:
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, and excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to effectively work as a team member
Child Life Certification required within 1 year of hire
What we offer:
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