Child Life Specialist; Primary Care
Job in
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Boston Children’s Hospital
Part Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Community Health, Health Educator, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Child Care/Nanny
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary/
Department Summary:
Primary Care 20 hours a week. 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 the intensive care unit
- Serve as member of multidisciplinary team.
- Delegate work assignments to volunteers and participate in clinical training of student interns.
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.
- 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.
Certifications:
Certification in Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of hire for all new hires.
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