Child Life Specialist, Pediatrics

1 month ago

Brooklyn, United States The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center Full time
Overview

Facilitates a variety of group and individual recreational and play activities that promote normalization, development, learning, self-expression, and coping skills for Pediatric residents. Facilitates positive relationships with family members, using knowledge and resources to accommodate each family’s unique cultural needs and values. Responsible for all required documentation, including MDS and CCP.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluates history, interests, preferences, and skills of residents to assess, plan, and prioritize appropriate child life and interdisciplinary interventions, utilizing information from team members, resident, family, and medical records.
  • Demonstrates, explains, and provides stress reduction and adaptive coping techniques in consideration of developmental, emotional, situational, and behavioral factors.
  • Facilitates developmentally-appropriate daily group and individual recreational activities and therapeutic groups (adaptive art, sensory stimulation, games). 
  • Collaborates with other Pediatric staff to plan and execute outings or community inclusion (libraries, museums, cultural events, etc.), and special events (parties, celebrations, etc.) that provide opportunities for psychosocial enrichment and overall developmental enhancement. 
  • Provides education and support to families regarding the resident’s and/or siblings' developmental needs and responses to illness/injury/hospitalization.
  • Works closely with the interdisciplinary team to foster a therapeutic environment and participates in resident’s treatment planning, morning rounds, weekly case conferences, and staff meetings.
  • Assist in development and management of volunteer and student training programs.
  • Selects a safe, developmentally appropriate supply of toys and equipment to address the needs and goals of the assigned area and population. Assists departmental staff members in the effective purchase, storage, maintenance, and sanitization of materials utilized in programming. 
  • Promotes a clean, safe, and functional space for use by children and families. Identifies environmental safety hazards and corresponding preventive/protective measures.
  • Maintain clinical notes in medical records in a timely fashion, keep daily statistics, assist with preparation of monthly calendar of activities/events. Completes progress notes to document the types of activities in which the resident participates, patterns of attendance, interpersonal behavior, response to modalities, and progress towards goals.
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures relevant to performing job duties.
  • Performs other tasks as requested.
Qualifications

Education:

  • Master’s Degree in Child Life or related field, required.

Experience:

  • Minimum two (2) years recent experience at a working with children or adolescents in a hospital or education setting.
  • Must be able to produce required medical/clinical documentation, including MDS and CCP
  • Training in working with special needs and pediatric populations

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Be a strong independent worker, as well as a dedicated team player
  • Ability to fully utilize KJMC's electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Licenses, Certifications:

  • Must be a Certified Child Life Specialist.

Physical Requirements:

  • Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. 
  • Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of The Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center (KJMC).

KJMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

  • Child Life Specialist, Pediatrics

    2 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center Full time

    Overview:Facilitates a variety of group and individual recreational and play activities that promote normalization, development, learning, self-expression, and coping skills for Pediatric residents. Facilitates positive relationships with family members, using knowledge and resources to accommodate each family's unique cultural needs and values. Responsible...

  • Certified Child Life Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, United States One Brooklyn Health- Brookdale Hospital Medical Center Full time

    **Position Overview**: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child Life Specialist to join our team. As a Child Life Specialist, you will Facilitates a variety of group and individual recreational and play activities that promote normalization, development, learning, self-expression, and coping skills for Pediatric residents. Facilitates positive...

  • Child Life Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, United States New York City Health + HospitalsKings County Hospital Center Full time

    Tour II 7:00am-3:00pm **PURPOSE OF POSITION**: - Fulfill requirement of the American College of Surgeons to meet the standard for Level II Pediatric Trauma Verification by developing and maintaining a child life program throughout Kings County Hospital. - To provide developmentally appropriate support of the emotional, social and psychological needs of our...

  • Child Life Specialist

    7 days ago

    Brooklyn, United States NYU Langone Health Full time

    NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone...

  • Database Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, United States Child Development Support Corporation Full time

    Child Development Support Corporation (CDSC), a nationally accredited, NY State funded Child Care Resource and Referral Agency, is currently seeking a **Database Specialist **to join its team. The individual we seek should possess a high degree of integrity, flexibility, initiative and ability to work independently and as a team member; have strong written...

  • Child Development Specialist II

    1 month ago

    Brooklyn, United States Montefiore Full time

    Trauma Services is seeking a Child Development Specialist (CDS) to deliver parent- child Group Attachment Based Intervention (GABI), psychotherapy, and other evidence- based interventions for very young children. The CDS will provide child, family and relational assessments of children referred for developmental delays and behavior problems, develop...

  • Child Development Specialist II

    4 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, United States Montefiore Full time

    Trauma Services is seeking a Child Development Specialist (CDS) to deliver parent- child Group Attachment Based Intervention (GABI), psychotherapy, and other evidence- based interventions for very young children. The CDS will provide child, family and relational assessments of children referred for developmental delays and behavior problems, develop...

  • Child Protective Manager

    1 month ago

    Brooklyn, United States City of New York Full time

    The Protective/ Diagnostic (PD) located across all five boroughs investigates reports of alleged child abuse and neglect. The PD child protective team is the largest within DCP, and the largest in each of the Borough offices. Child protective staff is responsible for investigating every allegation that is reported, and for conducting a comprehensive...

  • Child Protective Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, United States City of New York Full time

    The Protective/ Diagnostic (PD) located across all five boroughs investigates reports of alleged child abuse and neglect. The PD child protective team is the largest within DCP, and the largest in each of the Borough offices. Child protective staff is responsible for investigating every allegation that is reported, and for conducting a comprehensive...

  • Pediatric Dentist

    2 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, United States PDS Management Services, LLC Full time

    **PDS Management Services** is seeking **Pediatric Dentists **with talent and initiative to meet the evolving oral health needs of children in the Northeast for **Mondays & Wednesdays **or **Tuesdays & Thursdays.** Associates can consistently earn **$1000 per day** based on our average daily production due to high patient demand supported through...

  • Pediatric Dentist

    3 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, United States PDS Management Services, LLC Full time

    PDS Management Services is seeking Pediatric Dentists with talent and initiative to meet the evolving oral health needs of children in the Northeast for Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays. Associates can consistently earn $1000 per day based on our average daily production due to high patient demand supported through experienced assistants and...

  • MD - Child Psychiatrist

    1 month ago

    Brooklyn, United States WhiteCap Search Full time

    Treats child & adolescent patients in an outpatient setting on the hospital campus Option for 5 days outpatient or build in 1-2 days a week doing ER consults within pediatrics Develop comprehensive treatment plans (medication management, counseling, family therapy) Interact with families to support systems to identify socioeconomic influences Interact...

  • MD - Child Psychiatrist

    4 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, United States WhiteCap Search Full time

    Treats child & adolescent patients in an outpatient setting on the hospital campus Option for 5 days outpatient or build in 1-2 days a week doing ER consults within pediatrics Develop comprehensive treatment plans (medication management, counseling, family therapy) Interact with families to support systems to identify socioeconomic influences Interact...

  • Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

    2 months ago

    Brooklyn, United States Crescent City Recruitment Group Full time

    Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Part Time or Full TimeWork with a team of Mental Health professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists and clinical social workers in a highly collaborative environment that facilitates professional growth. We pride ourselves on offering a work ratio of 80% patient-contact hours and 20% clinical development hours and...

  • Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

    4 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, United States Crescent City Recruitment Group Full time

    Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Part Time or Full TimeWork with a team of Mental Health professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists and clinical social workers in a highly collaborative environment that facilitates professional growth. We pride ourselves on offering a work ratio of 80% patient-contact hours and 20% clinical development hours and...

  • Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

    4 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, United States Lincoln Search Consultants Inc Full time

    Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Part Time or Full Time Work with a team of Mental Health professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists and clinical social workers in a highly collaborative environment that facilitates professional growth. We pride ourselves on offering a work ratio of 80% patient-contact hours and 20% clinical development hours and...

  • Pediatric Urologist

    4 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Maimonides Health Full time

    MAIMONIDES: TOP TEN IN THE U.S. FOR CLINICAL OUTCOMESWe're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and...

  • Pediatric Urologist

    1 month ago

    Brooklyn, New York, United States Maimonides Health Full time

    MAIMONIDES: TOP TEN IN THE U.S. FOR CLINICAL OUTCOMESWe're Maimonides Health, Brooklyn's largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system's 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and...

  • Pediatric Registered Nurse- Night Shift

    2 weeks ago

    Brooklyn, United States Ditmas Children's Nursing & Rehab Full time

    **Transform their lives - and your own!** **Ditmas Children’s** is hiring some very special nurses. Working at Ditmas Children’s isn’t a job, it’s a calling Especially if you are interested in pediatric nursing. If you’re an applicant who has what it takes to transform the lives of seriously ill children, then we want you on our side. We are the...

  • Mental Health Child Dev

    1 month ago

    Brooklyn, United States ICL Full time

    NOTE: All applicants must comply with ICL's vaccination policy. Employees will be required to either provide verification of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with an FDA-authorized vaccine).JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Program Director, the Mental Health Specialist functions as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team program...