What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Life Specialist - Inpatient Medicine (40 Hours) position at Boston Children's Hospital?
Job Summary
This Child Life Specialist will be responsible for:
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This 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 on our behavioral health cohort.
- Serving as member of multidisciplinary team.
- Delegating work assignments to volunteers and participates in clinical training of student interns.
- Working 40 hours per week: four 10 hour days per week, with one weekend shift required per month.
- 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
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