Child Life Specialist (Per diem) | Boston Children's Hospital Job at Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA

L2k3ZmdTZTR2NE56WWRLUkYwOGw1b2dKSFE9PQ==
  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a per diem Child Life Specialist to provide coverage in a variety of pediatric settings, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, radiology, phlebotomy, pediatric surgery, and the emergency department. Must have current Child Life certification.

This Per diem Child Life Specialist 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.
  • Serving as member of multidisciplinary team.
  • Providing coping support for patients and families when faced with trauma/grief
  • Delegating work assignments to volunteers and participating in clinical training of student interns.
  • Working on-call as needed to cover for staff vacations and vacancies.
To qualify, you must have:
  • 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.
  • Child Life certification is required.
  • 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.

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.

Connections working at Boston Children's Hospital

Job Tags

Internship,

Similar Jobs

School Gig

Instrumental Music Teacher Job at School Gig

 ...Job Title: Hourly Elementary Instrumental Music Teacher Organization: Coronado Unified School District Location: Coronado, CA Schedule: Monday Thursday, 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Two days per week at Village Elementary School Two days per week... 

Aerotek

SMT Machine Operator Job at Aerotek

 ...Job Title: SMT Machine Operator Responsibilities Hand soldering of wires to electrical connectors and PCBs. Assemble electromechanical assemblies as required. Review and complete required production documentation. Operate and maintain SMT equipment to ensure... 

V R Della Infotech Inc

Echo Tech Job at V R Della Infotech Inc

 ...Diagnostic ultrasound procedures may include but is not limited to 2-D or 3-D echocardiograms, Strain, Contrast, Doppler, TEE and Stress Echo. Required Experience Completion of a cardiac sonographer or echocardiography certificate program. BS degree preferred. 2 years min... 

Express Parking

Valet Attendant Job at Express Parking

 ...Express Parking in Fort Mill, SC is looking for valet attendant to join our 34 person strong team. We are located on 1310 Broadcloth Street. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and hard-working. This is a job with hourly pay, plus tips. Responsibilities... 

Sonic Healthcare USA

Lab Assistant Job at Sonic Healthcare USA

 ...alarms. Bonus points if youve got: ~1 - 2 years of related experience in clinical laboratory data entry or production ~ Previous...  ...helped people Opportunity to grow in your profession Free lab services for you and your dependents Work-life balance...