Child Life Specialist (Perioperative/PACU)
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Needham Heights
Posted on: July 7, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Summary/ Department Summary: This role will have a
future start date of December 2025 and is located in Needham, MA.
Perioperative/PACU program. This would be 5, 8.5 hour days
beginning around 6:30 am. 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 Periop
department Serve as member of multidisciplinary team. Delegate work
assignments to volunteers and participate 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
experienced?based knowledge. Well-developed writing skills, and
excellent communication skills including conflict resolution to
effectively work as a team member. Licensure/ Certifications:
Certification in Child Life Specialist required within 1 year of
hire for all new hires. Boston Children’s Hospital offers
competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible
schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child
care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off,
403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain
License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts
and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of
passion and teamwork.
Keywords: Boston Children's Hospital, Fall River , Child Life Specialist (Perioperative/PACU), Healthcare , Needham Heights, Massachusetts
