Child Life Specialist (Temporary) Inpatient Hem/Oncology

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Posting Category

Clinical

Job Posting Description

Position Summary/ Department Summary:
Temporary coverage for maternity leave for about 5-6 months. Inpatient Hem/Oncology department. Child Life Specialist. 


Key Responsibilities:
The Child Life Specialist will:

• Participate in therapeutic activities and programs to meet patients' psychosocial and developmental needs, and facilitate adjustment to health care experiences in a variety of departments
• Serve as member of multidisciplinary team.
• Delegate work assignments to volunteers and participate in clinical training of student interns.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• 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.
 

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Temporary

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Pay Range

$15.00-$63.19 Hourly