Director, Child Life Young Adult Programs

One Brooklyn Health•New York, NY

About The Position

The Director of Child/Young Adult Life reports to the Asst Administrator of Special Populations, providing oversight of the integration of the interdisciplinary Team supporting the development of these Special Population Units & Programs. As such, the Director will support modeling the programs of care, provide follow-up regarding NYSDOH & Regulatory matters related to the Unit and develop and sustain relations with internal and external agencies and resources. The Director will play a lead role in developing and implementing Programming of Activities to integrate staff on all shifts, work with Department Heads/Directors to achieve such program development and incorporate age-appropriate orientation for all staff working with residents and families on these Units.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Social Work or other IDT discipline, preferred.
The Director of Child Life & Young Adult Programs shall be a creative individual with a passion for service to these Special
The Director shall have training and experience related to Quality of Life activities in Pediatrics such as Recreation Therapy, Social work or a related Discipline on the Interdisciplinary Team ( IDT).
The Director shall have at a minimum performed an internship or have had experience in a Pediatric/Young Adult Nursing Home setting for a minimum of 2 years.
Ability to make effective presentations and facilitate learning.
Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with all levels of personnel.
Demonstrated skills in team leadership, leading educational initiatives and project management.
Strong organization skills, self-starting initiative, and high belief in the change process.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and using Audio/Visual equipment.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies.
Physically demanding, high-stress environment requiring prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.
May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Recreation Therapy, Child Life, or a Creative Arts Therapy, preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow-up on regulatory issues related to code compliance, rate setting program related issues and coordination of recruitment and staffing of the Units in concert with Directors of the various disciplines involved.
Develop and implement Training & Orientation for all new Child and Young Adult Life staff.
Oversee Behavioral Health Associates and behavioral training for program.
Conduct in services to educate all staff on psychosocial, behavioral, and developmental needs of the residents to enhance staff competencies and understanding of population’s needs.
Maintain liaison with Public School system to ensure on-going sustainability of the on-site services from the NYC Public School system.
Oversee payroll, daily operations and staff assignments, as well as staff scheduling.
Directly educate, train, orient and supervise Recreation Therapy/Child Life Services for the Units
Participate in Marketing & Outreach activities, if needed, to optimize & sustain Unit census
Develop & Maintain Family Council activities in relation to the various Units/Programs
Coordinate survey Preparatory activities with other members of the Management team to ensure the highest standards of practice & compliance on the Unit.
In concert with the Asst. Administrator of Special Populations, develop & lead Unit staff integration activities including QAPI/QAA, Daily Huddle, etc.
Responsible for the environment of Care & coordination with Facilities & Building Services to maintain the Units in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
All other duties as requested.