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Children's Hospital Boston Child Life Specialist, Emergency Department (32 hours Maternity Leave) in Boston, Massachusetts
75520BRJob Posting Title:Child Life Specialist, Emergency Department (32 hours Maternity Leave)Department:Patient Services-Child LifeAutoReqId:75520BRStatus:Part-TimeStandard Hours per Week:32 Job Posting Category:ClinicalJob Posting Description: We are seeking an experienced Child Life Specialist to provide maternity leave coverage for the Emergency Department beginning in August, 2024
This Child Life Specialist, ED will:
Participate in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitate 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.
Delegate work assignments to volunteers and participating in clinical training of student interns.
Work 32 hours weekly, (two 10-hour shifts and one 12-hour shift) including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Shifts will begin at 11:30 a.m.
To qualify, you must have:
Current certification in Child Life.
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.
Must be available to work on weekends and holidays.
Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Temporary Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid