Child Life Specialist Per Diem - Boston Medical Center

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It is a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all-and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet - an integrated health care delivery system that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Position: Child Life Specialist

Department: Child Life

Schedule: Part Time, Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Baccalaureate degree in Child Life or closely related field. Masters preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Completion of a 600 hour Child Life internship under the direct supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist required.
• Certification as a Child Life Specialist is preferred, Certification as a Child Life Specialist is required within 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Preferred strong knowledge of hospital practices, procedures, and medical terminology.
• Comfort with diversity, an array of illnesses and diagnoses as well as cultures.
• Comfort with all developmental ages ranging from infancy through young adult.
• Strong interpersonal skill set and the ability to be flexible as well as work within a healthcare team.
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative, and be self-motivated.
• Assists patients and families in coping with illness and hospitalization.
• Provides developmentally appropriate preparation and education to patients and families regarding their healthcare experiences.
• Documents and maintains updated patient information on services provided.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support a family-centered care approach to services.
• Provides individualized therapeutic interventions to assist with the support of emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.
• Normalizes the environment to reduce the impact of healthcare experiences on development and coping.
• Provides legacy and bereavement support for patients and families encountering grief as needed.
• Provides program development for the assigned clinical area
• Maintains an appropriate, safe and supportive environment for children and families in the patient care setting.
• Participates in meetings including but not limited to patient care rounding, unit meetings, and Child Life staff meetings.
• Works alongside Manager and Child Life staff about donations, budget for resources, and supply needs.
• Participates in volunteer training, support, and supervision.
• Adheres to infection control policy set forth by the institution.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Req id: 30747