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Child Life Specialist (Temporary)

Boston Children's Hospital

United States, Massachusetts, Boston

Jun 17, 2025

Job Posting Description

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.

Position Summary/ Department Summary: Temporary maternity leave coverage
Inpatient surgical infant/toddler department

The Child Life Specialist will be responsible for supporting patients and families in our inpatient surgical infant/toddler. We are looking for an experienced CCLS to participate in therapeutic activities to support patients and their families. 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.

Key Responsibilities:
The 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.
Delegating work assignments to volunteers and participating 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 experiencedbased knowledge.

Well-developed writing skills, and excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to effectively work as a team member.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Child Life Certification required within 1 year of hire

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.