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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Child Life Specialist - Mineola.
In this role the successful candidate, under direct supervision, provides emotional and social support to both patients and their families through conducting therapeutic, educational, and recreational programs for patients. Plans and provides age and developmentally appropriate experiences to ensure continued cognitive growth. Adds to the quality of patient care through observation, documentation and communication with other members of the healthcare team. Supervises work of volunteers and student interns.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Provides emotional support in a safe and supportive environment to families and patients in order to promote acceptance and coping with illness and hospitalization. Conducts educational and recreational programs for groups and individuals which may include reading, music, arts and crafts, games, movies, medical play, etc. to maximize use of physical and mental abilities.
- Communicates with health care team members about information pertinent to patient care through assessing and documenting observations, determining and charting physical, emotional and developmental status of child and their family.
- As directed by the Child Life Supervisor, works towards minimizing the trauma and stress of hospitalization for patients through the promotion of hospital policy and advocacy of child patient rights. Adheres to the Child Life code of Ethics approved by the Child Life Council
- In cooperation with medical andor nursing staff conducts medical play to provide patients and families with an understanding of medical procedures, prevent undo fear of procedures, to promote a sense of normalcy and to provide effective coping techniques.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor,s degree in Child Life, Early Childhood Education or a closely related field. CCLS certification or CCLS certification eligible by the Child Life Certifying Committee, including successful completion of full-time internship in a pediatric healthcare setting under the supervision of a certified child life specialist. CCLS certification required within 2 years.
Required Licenses: Child Life Specialist Cert
Preferred Qualifications:
1-2 years Child Life Specialist.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58,500.00 - $63,600.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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