Children's Counselor

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

Job Description

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 pediatric patients and their families by a trained non-clinical provider to minimize their stress and fear during hospitalization.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pediatric Service Line - All areas within the hospital where pediatric patients are treated. Including but not limited to:
• Pediatric Emergency Room.
• Pediatric Inpatient Units -General Pediatrics and PICU.
• PACU.
• OR.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support children and their families by using a variety of tactics to help them better understand the process, procedure, or other elements of their medical experience.
• Develop age-appropriate strategies to minimize trauma and increase understanding of a medical diagnosis through treatment plans using therapeutic play, education, preparation, and activities that promote growth and development.
• Advocate for the special needs of children and their families.
• Help children and their families process and cope with medical situations.
• Provide information, support, and guidance to parents and family members.
• Collaborate with the Pediatric healthcare team to coordinate and manage care.
• Participate in the creation and revision of developmentally appropriate pediatric treatment processes, guidelines and policies as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Completion of two years of full-time college work in an accredited college or university, and six months of full-time, satisfactory experience in one or more of the following fields: nursery school, primary school, child group work, camp counseling, house mother in a children's institution, or practical nursing for children; or,
2. A High School Diploma and two years of the experience described in (1); or,
3. A satisfactory equivalent.
However, all candidates must be graduates of a four-year Senior High School course or posses a High School Equivalency Diploma, or have certification of having passed the New York State High School Equivalency Examination or possess an acceptable GED certificate issued by the Armed Forces (a score of at least thirty-five on each of the five tests and an overall score of two-hundred-and-twenty-five in the GED examination).

Department Preferences

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

• Certified Child life Specialist (Preferred)

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN:

• Pediatrics.
• Hospital-Based Care.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week.
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts.
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.
• Multiple employee discounts programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,128.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person