Child Life Specialist-Pediatric ED-Menino Building-36 Hours Day Evening

About the role

This position is a full time clinical coverage within the Pediatric Emergency Department, with additional responsibilities to consults in other areas as needed. The Child Life Specialist ensures that comprehensive services are provided to minimize the negative impact of trauma, illness and hospitalization by addressing the emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs of patients and families throughout the healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients and families in coping with illness and hospitalization.
• Comfort with a diverse range of illnesses, diagnoses, and cultures.
• Comfort working with developmental ages ranging from infancy through young adulthood.
• Strong interpersonal skills with flexibility, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Providing developmentally appropriate preparation and education to patients and families.
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team (s) to support a family-centered care approach.
• Offering individualized therapeutic interventions to address emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.
• Normalizing the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping.
• Providing legacy and bereavement support as needed.
• Participating in program development for the assigned clinical area.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in child life or a closely related field; Masters degree preferred.
• Completion of a child life internship (600 hours) under the direct supervision of a certified child life specialist required.
• Prior work experience in a medical setting as a child life specialist is preferred.
• Certification as a child life specialist is required within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize, take initiative, exhibit emotional maturity and be self-motivated.
• Documentation and maintenance of updated patient information.
• Participation in meetings, patient care rounding, unit meetings, and child life staff meetings.
• Collaboration with the manager and child life staff on donations, budget for resources, and supply needs.
• Participation in volunteer and student training, support, and supervision.
• Adherence to infection control policies set forth by the institution.

Benefits

Join Our Team as a Child Life Specialist - Pediatric Emergency Department Join the Boston Medical Center team and be part of a vibrant and inclusive healthcare community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our diverse patient population. As the largest safety net hospital in the Northeast, we take pride in our commitment to providing high-quality, accessible care to all. At Boston Medical Center, we foster an inclusive culture that values the unique contributions of every individual, creating a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Pay

$53,000.00 - $77,000.00

Schedule

36 Hours, Day, Evening, 4 days (Day/Evening hours 11:00 am-8:30 pm)