Reporting to the Director of Quality, the Project Manager works closely with senior leadership in the planning, development and execution of major projects consistent with the organization’s strategic plan and ongoing growth of the organization. In order to effectively achieve the objectives of the projects and tasks, this position interacts with various project stakeholders, including operational, compliance, and financial team members, as well as, vendors, contractors and other procurement partners.
- Understands, promotes and interprets the Mission, Vision, and Core Values and ensures their application to policies and procedure.
- Leads project planning and development. Work in collaboration with project teams and executive management to effectively coordinate project milestones and deliverables.
- Define long-term strategic plans and scope for key projects. Directs project teams and works closely with executive management to prioritize competing requirements.
- Create a detailed work plan which identifies the defined strategies and scope of the project. Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.
- Recommend staff to participate in project development. Recommend the contracting of consultants and select vendors for projects as appropriate.
- Monitor progress and provide leadership to ensure that the daily operations for managing the project are maintained. Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis.
- Establish and maintain strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills with executive management, project teams, and appropriate staff.
- Gather and analyze data to support the decision-making process for project plans. Prepare and monitor all budgeted project expenditures.
- Evaluate the outcomes of the project against the objectives established during the initial stages.
Specific to Young Adult Center:
- Acts as liaison between management team and outside consultants, architects, vendors, and contractors for the Young Adult Center project. Provides project oversight, focus and coordination to insure compliance to regulatory parameters, schedule and budget.
- Works with senior leadership, department managers, residents/family members, and consultants in the development and establishment of the project deliverables. Understands and is able to describe all aspects of a project including programmatic, financial, architectural, and community need for the project.
- Works closely with the Chief Financial Officer and management team in developing the project budget and coordinating the financing and capital campaign.
- Writes and/or recommends concepts for grant proposals, program descriptions and other reports as needed for the CEO and Board of Directors regarding the project.
- Organizes and conducts focus groups with staff and family members to solicit feedback on project design and programming.
- Researches innovative design, programs, equipment, and technology relating to the project and coordinates benchmarking trips for management staff as appropriate.
- Participates in the Center’s strategic planning, marketing and program development process with the management team.
- Prepares project schedules, meeting minutes, demographics, other data and analytic reports.
POSITION SUMMARY
Fulfill position functions and responsibilities necessary for ethical and efficacious provision of music therapy. Plan developmentally-appropriate individual and group clinical sessions to meet resident-specific goals. Function as integral part of the Creative Arts Therapies team and neighborhood-based interdisciplinary team to promote trauma informed care and quality family-centered care.
JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
- Understands ESCC Mission and Core Values and incorporates values into daily practice.
- Continually strive to improve the organization’s systems and/or services.
- Make decisions as a team to fulfill our mission, share recognition, and learn from failures.
- Treat every resident, family member, and co-worker with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
- Maintain active clinical caseload with approximately 20 client-contact hours per week, centralized on one neighborhood, including both group and individual sessions.
- Communicate referrals to music therapy team and conduct initial music therapy assessments for neighborhood residents who would benefit from individualized music therapy services.
- Assure accurate physician’s orders for all residents on caseload, and consistently fulfill orders.
- Conduct individual and group clinical sessions, with child-centered, measurable goals.
- Participate in Plan of Care meetings when applicable to discuss clinical goals and progress.
- Maintain standard data-gathering techniques during all phases of clinical processing including assessment, therapy and evaluation.
- Adhere to established clinical documentation standards in a timely fashion.
- Conduct assigned initial screenings of new admissions to assigned neighborhood to determine potential psychosocial, mental and behavioral health needs. Present findings and recommendations for services to CAT and child life teams. Participate in ongoing care planning to provide appropriate psychosocial care.
- Collaborate with transdisciplinary team to provide highest quality of care.
- Participate in the supervision and training of music therapy practicum students and interns as designated by the Music Therapy Clinical Training Coordinator.
- Represent the Creative Arts Therapies department on one assigned neighborhood by attending clinical status, maintaining transdisciplinary communication, and participating in neighborhood-based initiatives and special events.
- Participate in providing music therapy orientation, in-services and educational opportunities for ESCC staff.
- Actively participate in pertinent ESCC committees or teams as appropriate (e.g., palliative care committee, trauma informed care/family center care committee, reflections committee, center-related groups).
- Facilitate bereavement music therapy services to provide emotional support for staff and family members following the death of a resident.
- Assist with planning and implementation of department-led special events and projects (e.g., music therapy symposia and intensive courses, music for special celebrations and masses, etc.).
- Comply with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc. including requirements for board certification, as appropriate.
- Adhere to AMTA Standards of Clinical Practice and Code of Ethics.
- Engage in on-going continuing education opportunities consistent with professional standard requirements.
- Engage in on-going clinical and administrative supervision, through internal (and/or external means, if needed).
- Clinically represent the department and center through external professional presentations, publications, and/or committee work.
- Maintain departmental supplies and demonstrate appropriate care of departmental materials.
- Maintain departmental supplies and demonstrate appropriate care of departmental materials. Inform supervisor of any items in need of repair or replacement. Make suggestions for purchase of new materials to the CAT Director of Clinical Lead.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the following:
1- Delivery of treatment services to children ranging in ages from 0-21 years
2- Evaluation services
3- Job-related department responsibilities
This position is Per Diem- hours/schedule based on the needs of the Clinic.
Position Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide treatment for patients ages 0-21
- Perform on-going therapeutic feeding services as assigned
- Supervise graduate students or CFY candidate as assigned
- Conduct initial Speech Language evaluations and re-evaluations as assigned
- Conduct oromotor feeding assessments as assigned
- Conduct annual hearing screenings of children on caseload
- Participate in all departmental in-services and staff development activities
- Develops and reviews patient care plans in conjunction with Physiatrist
- Participates in clinical quality assurance initiatives
- Provides patient education through verbal explanation, visual demonstration, or written documentation
- Complete reporting activities as required by regulatory and departmental standards including but not limited to:
-daily notation of therapy
-all progress reports with updates
-rehabilitation rounds/staff conferences
-other activities that may be assigned from time to time, i.e. splinting
- Comply with established ESCR policies and procedures re: quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control, confidentiality of patient information, customer service, attendance, punctuality, dress code, professional conduct, annual health assessments etc.
- Participate in all departmental in-services and staff development activities
POSITION SUMMARY
1- Delivery of treatment services to children ranging in ages from 0-21 years
2- Evaluation services
3- Job-related department responsibilities
This position is Per Diem- hours/schedule based on the needs of the Clinic
Position Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide treatment for patients ages 0-21
- Supervise student interns as directed by Manager
- Conduct initial Occupational Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations
- Complete reporting activities as required by regulatory and departmental standards including but not limited to:
-daily notation of therapy
-all progress reports with updates
-rehabilitation rounds/staff conferences
-other activities that may be assigned form time to time, i.e. splinting
- Develops and reviews patient care plans in conjunction with Physiatrist
- Participates in clinical quality assurance initiatives
- Provides patient education through verbal explanation, visual demonstration, or written documentation
- Comply with established ESCR , Inc. policies and procedures re: quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control, confidentiality of patient information, customer service, attendance, punctuality, dress code, professional conduct, annual health assessments etc.
- Participate in all departmental in-services and staff development activities
We change lives, one child at a time!
Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center is a pioneering provider of care, education and hope for children with some of the most challenging medical complexities any person can face. Featuring the largest long term residential medical center of its kind in the United States.
This is a Full Time position- Sunday-Thursday 12a-8a
The Mechanic II is responsible to perform preventative maintenance on plant and building equipment, as well as diagnose and repair electrical, plumbing, mechanical and architectural systems throguhtut the facility.
Job Summary
To assist therapists in the provision of transfers, passive standing programs, and other therapeutic services to the students in the Elizabeth Seton Children’s School
Position Functions
- To transfer and position and/or assist in the transferring and positioning of students from their seating systems to various standers, gait trainers, alternate seating systems, and various surfaces (i.e. mat, bed, bench, swing, stairs, bolster, therapy ball)
- To collaborate with therapist on daily and weekly student standing schedule
- Assist therapist, teacher and classroom staff in maintaining a safe and organized learning environment (keep materials and equipment clean and in working order, set-up materials and have them available for use by students and staff during activities according to the daily lesson plan)
- Work with individual and/or small groups of students on learning goals during classroom activities as directed by the teacher and /or related service therapists
- Assist students in physical care tasks and ADL’s
- Assist therapist in recording and reporting accurate time documentation (student length of time in all equipment and/or bracing), according to Elizabeth Seton Children’s School Policy
- Assist therapist in recording and reporting accurate skin check documentation
- Transport students to and from school; making sure they are seated securely and have all necessary adapted equipment in working order
- Be aware of therapy activities and location of students at all times; anticipate and respond to individual needs as directed by therapist
- To relay messages and or communicate any problems with the Director of Related Services
- Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other Elizabeth Seton Children’s policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with students and their families
- Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration
Purpose of Your Position
Serves as a clinical assistant to the licensed nursing staff by performing nursing procedures, basic patient care tasks and other unit activities under the supervision of a licensed nurse
Position Functions and Responsibilities
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Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
- Report on and off duty to NCC
- Performs assigned duties under the direction of the NCC or her designee (i.e. the nurse in charge).
- Takes report and makes rounds on assigned residents.
- Prepare and transport residents to therapy in a timely manner.
- Is responsible for the care and safety of assigned resident until relieved by on coming caregiver.
- Participate in the implementation of the treatment plan including rehabilitation and continuous learning for the residents within the CNA scope under the direction of the RN or LPN.
- Provide or assist residents with activities of daily living.
- Performs therapeutic procedures for children such as bathing, grooming, playing, feeding, positioning as per policy and procedure.
- Document appropriately on all flow sheets.
- Assist RN and LPN as necessary in the performance of nursing care tasks.
- Observe, report and record abnormal vital signs, temperatures, seizures activity, vomiting, diarrhea, behavior changes or any other abnormalities to the RN or LPN in charge.
- Attend appropriate meetings and in-services
- Functions as an adult role model for residents.
- Performs all assigned duties in accordance with the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation’s policy and procedures
- Bath residents according to the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation policy and Procedure.
- Inspect resident’s skin and promptly report any changes to the NCC.
- Carries out mouth care, hair care and as necessary trim finger and toe nails.
- Make two hourly checks on incontinent residents and wash and change as necessary.
- Encourages self-help measures as appropriate so that each child may reach his/her appropriate level of independence.
- Check and record urine and bowel movements.
- Ensure that assigned residents are appropriately prepared for school, clinic, recreation and hospital visits as scheduled and accompany/transport them as assigned.
- Ensure that bedfast residents are repositioned as directed by NCC but not less than two repositions per resident hourly.
- Performs restorative and rehabilitative activities as instructed and as directed by Plan of Care.
- Assists in applying safety restraints to residents when directed; Monitors residents in restraints, release restraints and documents according to policy and procedure
- Ensures that each resident who can use a call bell has one within reach and remind him/her to use it.
- Assists co-workers with lifting, positioning and other procedures as necessary.
- Be aware of facility policy on child abuse and/or neglect and promptly report any instances of abusive or inappropriate behaviors towards any resident to the NCC.
- Knows and follows The Center policy and procedure with regard to infection control including hand washing and types of isolation.
- Keep resident care area clean and free of clutter.
- Report any unsafe conditions immediately to NCC.
- Properly stores and safeguard residents’ clothing and reports too many or too few clothing and or toys to NCC.
- Feeds residents or teaches residents to feed themselves as appropriate.
- Ensure that hands are washed (child and caregivers) and that meal times are pleasant, dignified experiences
Purpose of Your Position
Serves as a clinical assistant to the licensed nursing staff by performing nursing procedures, basic patient care tasks and other unit activities under the supervision of a licensed nurse
Position Functions and Responsibilities
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Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
- Report on and off duty to NCC
- Performs assigned duties under the direction of the NCC or her designee (i.e. the nurse in charge).
- Takes report and makes rounds on assigned residents.
- Prepare and transport residents to therapy in a timely manner.
- Is responsible for the care and safety of assigned resident until relieved by on coming caregiver.
- Participate in the implementation of the treatment plan including rehabilitation and continuous learning for the residents within the CNA scope under the direction of the RN or LPN.
- Provide or assist residents with activities of daily living.
- Performs therapeutic procedures for children such as bathing, grooming, playing, feeding, positioning as per policy and procedure.
- Document appropriately on all flow sheets.
- Assist RN and LPN as necessary in the performance of nursing care tasks.
- Observe, report and record abnormal vital signs, temperatures, seizures activity, vomiting, diarrhea, behavior changes or any other abnormalities to the RN or LPN in charge.
- Attend appropriate meetings and in-services
- Functions as an adult role model for residents.
- Performs all assigned duties in accordance with the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation’s policy and procedures
- Bath residents according to the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation policy and Procedure.
- Inspect resident’s skin and promptly report any changes to the NCC.
- Carries out mouth care, hair care and as necessary trim finger and toe nails.
- Make two hourly checks on incontinent residents and wash and change as necessary.
- Encourages self-help measures as appropriate so that each child may reach his/her appropriate level of independence.
- Check and record urine and bowel movements.
- Ensure that assigned residents are appropriately prepared for school, clinic, recreation and hospital visits as scheduled and accompany/transport them as assigned.
- Ensure that bedfast residents are repositioned as directed by NCC but not less than two repositions per resident hourly.
- Performs restorative and rehabilitative activities as instructed and as directed by Plan of Care.
- Assists in applying safety restraints to residents when directed; Monitors residents in restraints, release restraints and documents according to policy and procedure
- Ensures that each resident who can use a call bell has one within reach and remind him/her to use it.
- Assists co-workers with lifting, positioning and other procedures as necessary.
- Be aware of facility policy on child abuse and/or neglect and promptly report any instances of abusive or inappropriate behaviors towards any resident to the NCC.
- Knows and follows The Center policy and procedure with regard to infection control including hand washing and types of isolation.
- Keep resident care area clean and free of clutter.
- Report any unsafe conditions immediately to NCC.
- Properly stores and safeguard residents’ clothing and reports too many or too few clothing and or toys to NCC.
- Feeds residents or teaches residents to feed themselves as appropriate.
- Ensure that hands are washed (child and caregivers) and that meal times are pleasant, dignified experiences
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, this position provides day to day oversight and maintenance of the staff, physical plant, building, and grounds. The Associate Director of Engineering is responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of the building’s physical plant and related systems within parameters established by the VP of Facilities and Property and the Director of Engineering. Building systems included in the scope of this position are: HVAC and Controls/BMS, plumbing, electrical, emergency power, life safety, medical O2, medical air, medical vacuum systems, roofs and architectural systems, and grounds. This position supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates non-exempt staff, and oversees outside contract staff. This position monitors job progress and effectively communicates to all concerned parties within the organization.
At the direction of the VP of Facilities and Engineering, as needed, to provide continuous Supervisory coverage, or to complete special projects, perform some or all of the job duties stated herein for the White Plains campus which includes the Elizabeth Seton School and Clinic.
JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this person may be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
- Understands ESCC’s Mission and Core Values and incorporates these values into daily practice.
- Continually strives to improve the organization’s systems and services.
- Make decisions as a team to fulfill our mission, share recognition, and learn from failures.
- Treat every resident, family member, and co-worker with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
- Assist with assigning service and preventative work orders to staff and monitor staff productivity.
- Diagnosis and facilitate repair of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, architectural systems, medical gas systems, safety management systems, building exterior, and grounds. This includes but is not limited to replacing motors, bearings, piping, seals, gaskets, circuit breakers, switches, replacing light fixtures, pumps, small ductwork repairs, repairing doors and door hardware, repairing beds and cribs, other minor equipment repairs, and painting, as directed.
- Facilitate preventative maintenance tasks on life safety, plant, and building equipment. This includes but is not limited to changing oil on equipment, changing air filters, lubricating equipment, replacing worn components, cleaning strainers, replacing gauges and thermometers, maintaining cooling towers, boilers, chillers, emergency generator operation, and related HVAC equipment and BMS systems.
- Participates in interviewing and hiring process of new employees and those transferring from other departments.
- Supervises the work of the Assistant Director of Maintenance.
- Orients and trains Mechanics III, II & I, to evaluate deficient conditions and inspects repairs completed to make sure the work meets the standards of the facility.
- Participate in and train staff in safety programs including OSHA compliance, life safety system testing and servicing.
- Promotes continuous improvement in operations, disaster avoidance, reliability, maintainability and performance of HVAC systems.
- Manage special projects for the facility.
- Completes property inspections on a monthly basis, both interior and exterior.
- Drafts material and replacement parts lists and other reports useful to Management. Exercises purchasing authority within constraints set by ESCC and Department policy.
- Ensures that shops, machine rooms, storage rooms, roofs, and grounds are maintained in a neat, clean, orderly fashion.
- Maintains records as directed.
- Oversees staff in the completion of all paperwork in a timely fashion.
- Advises on preventative maintenance standards, schedules, and process improvements.
- Assist with managing outside contract staff when needed.
- Respond to e-mails and communicates job progress to the organization.
- Respond to all fire alarms as a member of the fire response team.
- Participates in progressive discipline of non-exempt employees in cooperation with direct Supervisors and the Talent Management Department.
- Provides feedback and participates in annual performance evaluations.
- Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by Supervisor.
- After normal business hours, be reachable by phone, e-mail, text, and respond to campus as necessary to mitigate plant related problems.
- During declared or pending campus or regional emergencies, the Associate Director of Engineering may be asked to stay on campus or report to work upon request in order to ensure the integrity of the physical plant and the delivery of quality Engineering service for all concerned.
- May be asked to drive vehicles owned or leased by ESCC.
- When directed, assists with managing the White Plains Campus by responding to problems, overseeing outside contractors, and helping the Maintenance Superintendent when needed.
Purpose of Position
This is an Temporary position covering a leave of absense. In this role, the Physical Therapist staff position to provide evaluation, individual treatment to assigned residents. Complete all necessary documentation to (evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, adaptive equipment justification letters, etc.) attend and report at all care plan meetings. Provide clinical supervision to PT students. Consult with other disciplines and family as necessary.
Position Functions
- Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
- Provide evaluation and treatment to residents with a variety of medical diagnosis.
- Conduct initial and ongoing evaluation of resident’s, upon request of physician.
- Provide all necessary documentation i.e. evaluations, progress notes, annual reviews and discharge summaries for resident on therapy caseloads.
- Responsible for providing monthly PT statistics in a timely fashion.
- Coordinate PT treatment programs with other interdisciplinary staff to provide continuity and consistency of care.
- To monitor proper maintenance of existing (i.e. orthotics, adapted chairs, etc) adaptive equipment with other team members. Refer to adaptive equipment policy and procedures for details and clarifications.
- To report on child’s level of function, progress at the interdisciplinary staff meetings i.e., Physiatry meetings, Plan of Care and Orthopedic clinic.
- Maintain ongoing communication with family and other interdisciplinary staff as appropriate to resident care.
- Participate in and contribute to in service training programs.
- To serve as clinical instructor when PT Student(s) affiliate at the Center.
- To provide therapy sessions in the hydrotherapy pool program on a rotational basis to residents, once CPR certified.
- To continually upgrade skills through attendance at professional seminars and courses.
- Assist in the in-service education of the interdisciplinary staff on an ongoing basis.
- Assist in the in-service education of the interdisciplinary staff on an ongoing basis.
- To establish a relationship and communication with outside school therapists treating our children and disseminate the information to all specific care meetings. Including, Plan of Care, Orthopedic Clinic, Wheelchair Clinic, and adapted equipment clinic.
- Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other Center policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with residents and their families.
- Maintain daily attendance records, progress notes, initial evaluation and treatment programs, resident schedules, and complete and provide monthly statistics.
- Attend all interdisciplinary meetings in accordance with the policies at the Center.
- Provide update progress on resident’s care plan and report to team at Plan of Care and Physiatry meetings.
- To provide home visit evaluation/assessment necessary for discharge or for any other relevant situation.
- Participate in the New Hire Orientation Program providing educational programs on a variety of topic including but not limited to: wheelchair safety, seating and positioning, transfers.
- Perform other duties as necessary and as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator.
Purpose of Your Position
Fulfill position functions and responsibilities necessary for ethical and efficacious programming of child life services. Plan developmentally-appropriate individual and group clinical sessions to meet resident-specific goals, and provide developmentally-appropriate procedural support and preparation. Function as integral part of creative arts therapy and child life team and neighborhood-based interdisciplinary team to promote quality family-centered care.
Position Functions and Responsibilities
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Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children's Center’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
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Provide a full range of child life clinical services (caseloads, procedural support, clinic visits, family support etc.) with approximately 20 client-contact hours per week.
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Provide procedural support and logistical assistance for in-house clinics, in-house medical procedures and ADLs as indicated to meet resident needs.
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Provide developmentally-appropriate preparation and education for procedures, and provide procedural support for external appointments as indicated.
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Screen newly admitted residents to determine appropriateness for child life assessment, and communicate findings to team.
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Communicate referrals to child life team and conduct initial child life assessments for referred residents who are prioritized for services.
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Assure accurate physician’s orders for all residents on caseload, and consistently fulfill orders.
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Conduct individual and group clinical sessions, with child-centered, measurable goals.
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Participate in Plan of Care meetings when applicable to discuss clinical goals and progress.
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Maintain standard data-gathering techniques during all phases of clinical processing including assessment, therapy and evaluation.
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Adhere to established clinical documentation standards in a timely fashion.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide highest quality of care.
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Advocate for families and serve as a role model of family-centered care.
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Communicate with relevant child life staff in acute care settings to provide continuity of care when children are transferred to acute care.
- Provide clinical support to residents and families around times of crisis and transition (including sibling support, palliative and end-of-life care, discharge preparation, etc.).
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Provide complementary therapies as trained, when appropriate (e.g., Reiki, massage, Acutonics).
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Participate in interviewing, selecting and orienting child life interns.
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Participate in the supervision and training of child life interns and practicum students.
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Participate in providing child life orientation, in-services and educational opportunities for ESPC staff.
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Actively participate in pertinent ESPC committees and Business Plan teams as appropriate (e.g., Family Advisory Council, business plan work-groups, palliative care committee, etc.)
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Assist with planning and implementation of department-led special events (e.g., Family Portrait Day).
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Comply with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
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Adhere to CLC Standards of Clinical Practice and Code of Ethical Responsibility.
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Engage in on-going continuing education opportunities consistent with professional standards.
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Maintain departmental supplies and demonstrate appropriate care of departmental materials.
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Requisition supplies with the approval of the supervisor.
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Adhere to a resident-focused schedule of hours and use appropriate procedures for requesting time off.
Job Summary
Conduct Early Intervention and CPSE psychological evaluations for children referred to Elizabeth Seton Children’s School by EI DOH and School District Committees. Obtain, integrate, and interpret information about behavior and identifying conditions related to learning; provide direct counseling service to students; provide consultation to staff and parents including positive behavioral interventions and supports. Administer and interpret psychological tests and incorporate other assessment procedures to evaluate students’ highest levels of abilities and identify areas of delay or disability. Complete evaluations in a timely manner in compliance with county and school district timelines.
Position Functions and Responsibilities
- Conduct psychological evaluations in accordance with State Education Department and Early Intervention regulations, and interpret results as needed for children, families, staff, and outside agencies
- As part of evaluation process gather information from family and/or caregivers to fully understand the child’s strengths, needs, interests, and life experiences; use a variety of assessment tools to best understand relevant functional and developmental information
- Write thorough, accurate and timely evaluations using a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies
- Demonstrate ability to present written and/or verbal information at staff conferences, school district and other meetings in an professional manner that clearly conveys the needs and strengths of each child in a positive and meaningful way
- Provide IEP/IFSP mandated services of psychological counseling and family training. Develop IEP/IFSP goals and objectives for children receiving psychological counseling services
- Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and School wide Professional Development Plan that inspires personal growth, informs teaching practices and promotes understanding of the NYS Teaching Standards
- Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other Elizabeth Seton Children’s policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with students and their families
- Routine tasks related to the Elizabeth Seton Children’s program as deemed necessary by the Principal and/or the Executive Director of the School
The Child Life Supervisor reports to the Chief Rehabilitation Officer and is responsible for the development, coordination, and management of programming and interventions that promote opportunities for success and resilience for families and residents. Qualified individuals must have experience in, and strong foundational knowledge of, both family-centered and trauma-informed care and how to implement these approaches facility-wide. Responsible for overseeing the child life program budgeting and strategic management, clinical supervision to child life staff, and evaluating performance. This position combines elements of program development and assessment, staff education, and direct resident contact.
Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Missions and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change, and Loving Relationships and incorporates values into daily practice.
- Ensures adequate and effective staffing for clinics, procedures, clinical caseload, and other child life related interventions
- Promotes the delivery of family-centered and trauma-informed/resilience-focused care to all residents and families.
- Maintain a clinical caseload for individual and group therapeutic play sessions
- Manages essential departmental tasks (staffing and scheduling, budget, etc.)
- Prepares annual and probationary performance reviews for Child Life Staff
- Provides recommendation to CRO on departmental budget, capital budget, including restricted funds
- Actively participates in behavior rounds and related committees
- Collaborates with the medical and nursing teams to ensure all residents are supported and prepared
- Ensures child life specialists maintain standard data-gathering techniques during all phases of clinical processing including assessment, therapy, and evaluation.
- Ensures child life staff adhere to established clinical documentation standards in a timely fashion.
- Assures accurate physician’s orders for all residents seen by child life specialists
- Provides education to staff as needed (new hire orientation, in-services, etc.)
- Provides direct supervision to the child life staff.
- Collaborate with social work to organize and participate in twice-monthly family coffee hours and additional family-centered programming
- Oversees the Family-Centered Care Library
- Collaborates with child life departments within the community to ensure continuity of care for residents is maintained during admissions, surgeries, and appointments
- Maintains and audits statistics internally as needed and submitted into the CRO.
- Assists with grant writing and funding
- Manages child life clinical internship program (applications, interviews and supervision)
- Contribute to special events and projects as needed
- Other special projects and related duties as needed
Purpose of Your Position
To plan, implement and evaluate nursing care provided, including restorative care for residents. As the direct care provider of health services, he/she shares appropriate information with all other health services staff in an effort to assist each resident in achieving his/her maximum level of development.
Position Functions and Responsibilities
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Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
- Utilizing the nursing process, the RN assesses the resident, plans intervention and evaluates the outcome of care provided.
- Performs treatments and special care as required, ex. tracheotomy care, central venous lines, oxygen administration, cast care, dressing changes, etc.
- Administer medication and immunization as ordered.
- Confer with physician or other health team members regarding patient care management.
- Assist the physician in performing physical examinations and treatments.
- Evaluate the effects of prescribed treatment including orthotics and report same to appropriate disciplines.
- Observe, report and record abnormal vital signs, seizures activity, other disease manifestations and other clinically significant data.
- Implement plan of care as outlines in the resident’s Interdisciplinary Care Plan including positioning, play, feeding techniques, behavior modifications plan etc.
- Participate in completing MDS. Revised care plan as resident condition changes.
- Assumes the role of nurse in charge of a unit for the shift as assigned
- Educate residents and families with regard to their treatment plan
- Document interventions and teaching outcomes accurately and timely
- Maintain a safe therapeutic resident care environment.
- Directs and supervises CNAs, unit a clerk, LPN and other RN’s when in charge.
- Establishes effective working relations with staff residents and family members.
- Ensures that the Center and the Department of Nursing policies and procedures are follow in the planning implementation and evaluation of care.
- Review medication administration records for completeness at end of shift.
- Give and receives the nursing report and follow through on any special instructions.
- When in charge makes periodic checks to ensure that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by LPN’s and CNAs and to evaluate the residents physical and emotional status.
- Participates in the orientation of new staff residents and families to the unit.
- Carries out restorative and rehabilitative programs including teaching resident to wash/feed/dress self as appropriate.
- Ensures that the facility policy on the use of restraints is followed and that documentation is timely and accurate.
- Ensure that the unit is kept clean free from clutter and that the supply room door is kept locked; request the supervisor’s intervention as necessary to achieve this.
- Follows infection control standards and ensures that assigned personnel do likewise.
- Keep abreast of new nursing policies and procedures.
- Keep nurses notes, plan of care and all other documentation pertaining to your assigned resident timely accurate and complete.
- Carries out end of shift responsibility e.g. supplies are available for next shift’. Unit is clean and tidy; all documentation is complete and accurate.
- Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator.
Purpose of Your Position
Serves as a clinical assistant to the licensed nursing staff by performing nursing procedures, basic patient care tasks and other unit activities under the supervision of a licensed nurse
Position Functions and Responsibilities
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Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
- Report on and off duty to NCC
- Performs assigned duties under the direction of the NCC or her designee (i.e. the nurse in charge).
- Takes report and makes rounds on assigned residents.
- Prepare and transport residents to therapy in a timely manner.
- Is responsible for the care and safety of assigned resident until relieved by on coming caregiver.
- Participate in the implementation of the treatment plan including rehabilitation and continuous learning for the residents within the CNA scope under the direction of the RN or LPN.
- Provide or assist residents with activities of daily living.
- Performs therapeutic procedures for children such as bathing, grooming, playing, feeding, positioning as per policy and procedure.
- Document appropriately on all flow sheets.
- Assist RN and LPN as necessary in the performance of nursing care tasks.
- Observe, report and record abnormal vital signs, temperatures, seizures activity, vomiting, diarrhea, behavior changes or any other abnormalities to the RN or LPN in charge.
- Attend appropriate meetings and in-services
- Functions as an adult role model for residents.
- Performs all assigned duties in accordance with the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation’s policy and procedures
- Bath residents according to the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation policy and Procedure.
- Inspect resident’s skin and promptly report any changes to the NCC.
- Carries out mouth care, hair care and as necessary trim finger and toe nails.
- Make two hourly checks on incontinent residents and wash and change as necessary.
- Encourages self-help measures as appropriate so that each child may reach his/her appropriate level of independence.
- Check and record urine and bowel movements.
- Ensure that assigned residents are appropriately prepared for school, clinic, recreation and hospital visits as scheduled and accompany/transport them as assigned.
- Ensure that bedfast residents are repositioned as directed by NCC but not less than two repositions per resident hourly.
- Performs restorative and rehabilitative activities as instructed and as directed by Plan of Care.
- Assists in applying safety restraints to residents when directed; Monitors residents in restraints, release restraints and documents according to policy and procedure
- Ensures that each resident who can use a call bell has one within reach and remind him/her to use it.
- Assists co-workers with lifting, positioning and other procedures as necessary.
- Be aware of facility policy on child abuse and/or neglect and promptly report any instances of abusive or inappropriate behaviors towards any resident to the NCC.
- Knows and follows The Center policy and procedure with regard to infection control including hand washing and types of isolation.
- Keep resident care area clean and free of clutter.
- Report any unsafe conditions immediately to NCC.
- Properly stores and safeguard residents’ clothing and reports too many or too few clothing and or toys to NCC.
- Feeds residents or teaches residents to feed themselves as appropriate.
- Ensure that hands are washed (child and caregivers) and that meal times are pleasant, dignified experiences
Purpose of Your Position
Administer and interpret psychological tests and other assessments to evaluate student’s level of abilities for appropriate school placement. Provide psychological counseling for assigned caseload in compliance with IEP / IFSP mandates. Obtain, integrate, and interpret information about behavior and identifying conditions related to learning; provide positive behavioral interventions and supports. Provide consultation to administration, staff and families. Serve on committees such as Ethics, Palliative Care, etc.
Job Functions
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Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
- Conduct psychological evaluations in accordance with Bureau of Early Intervention and New York State Education Department regulations. Use current and developmentally appropriate measures and interpret results. Recommend appropriate school placement.
- Provide psychological counseling as mandated on Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and document all sessions according to NYS Education Department, Medicaid in Education, and Bureau of Early Intervention regulations.
- Write accurate and timely evaluations, quarterly progress reports and draft IEP documents in accordance with all regulations.
- Provide behavior management interventions including consultation, observation and functional behavioral assessments. Develop and implement behavior intervention plans.
- Collaborate with school leadership to coordinate IEP meetings and participate in IEP and IFSP conferences.
- Assist staff in developing and implementing school routines for children and act as liaison with Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center to ensure continuity of care.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to school psychologist(s) and psychology interns.
- Provide staff education and present at conferences.
- Act as bereavement counselor for children, families and staff as needed.
- Collaborate with school leadership to create and implement individual and school-wide Professional Development Plans that inspires personal growth, informs teaching practices and promotes understanding of the NYS Teaching Standards.
- Perform all tasks as deemed necessary by School Administration
Purpose of Your Position
Serves as a clinical assistant to the licensed nursing staff by performing nursing procedures, basic patient care tasks and other unit activities under the supervision of a licensed nurse
Position Functions and Responsibilities
-
Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
- Report on and off duty to NCC
- Performs assigned duties under the direction of the NCC or her designee (i.e. the nurse in charge).
- Takes report and makes rounds on assigned residents.
- Prepare and transport residents to therapy in a timely manner.
- Is responsible for the care and safety of assigned resident until relieved by on coming caregiver.
- Participate in the implementation of the treatment plan including rehabilitation and continuous learning for the residents within the CNA scope under the direction of the RN or LPN.
- Provide or assist residents with activities of daily living.
- Performs therapeutic procedures for children such as bathing, grooming, playing, feeding, positioning as per policy and procedure.
- Document appropriately on all flow sheets.
- Assist RN and LPN as necessary in the performance of nursing care tasks.
- Observe, report and record abnormal vital signs, temperatures, seizures activity, vomiting, diarrhea, behavior changes or any other abnormalities to the RN or LPN in charge.
- Attend appropriate meetings and in-services
- Functions as an adult role model for residents.
- Performs all assigned duties in accordance with the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation’s policy and procedures
- Bath residents according to the Center for Pediatrics and Rehabilitation policy and Procedure.
- Inspect resident’s skin and promptly report any changes to the NCC.
- Carries out mouth care, hair care and as necessary trim finger and toe nails.
- Make two hourly checks on incontinent residents and wash and change as necessary.
- Encourages self-help measures as appropriate so that each child may reach his/her appropriate level of independence.
- Check and record urine and bowel movements.
- Ensure that assigned residents are appropriately prepared for school, clinic, recreation and hospital visits as scheduled and accompany/transport them as assigned.
- Ensure that bedfast residents are repositioned as directed by NCC but not less than two repositions per resident hourly.
- Performs restorative and rehabilitative activities as instructed and as directed by Plan of Care.
- Assists in applying safety restraints to residents when directed; Monitors residents in restraints, release restraints and documents according to policy and procedure
- Ensures that each resident who can use a call bell has one within reach and remind him/her to use it.
- Assists co-workers with lifting, positioning and other procedures as necessary.
- Be aware of facility policy on child abuse and/or neglect and promptly report any instances of abusive or inappropriate behaviors towards any resident to the NCC.
- Knows and follows The Center policy and procedure with regard to infection control including hand washing and types of isolation.
- Keep resident care area clean and free of clutter.
- Report any unsafe conditions immediately to NCC.
- Properly stores and safeguard residents’ clothing and reports too many or too few clothing and or toys to NCC.
- Feeds residents or teaches residents to feed themselves as appropriate.
- Ensure that hands are washed (child and caregivers) and that meal times are pleasant, dignified experiences
Purpose of Your Position
Provide occupational therapy services to infants’ toddlers, preschool and school age children and conduct OT, PT or Speech therapy assessments and evaluations.
Job Functions
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Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
- Provide mandated services to assigned children on caseload in compliance with IEP documents utilizing the resources of the clinical Director of Rehabilitation
- Participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team concerning the needs of each child as related to his/her mandated services and progress updates
- Work effectively with parents, teaching staff and other professionals directly involved in the care and treatment of the child to develop and monitor IEP services
- Use accurate assessment skills to perform functional evaluations with reports reflecting current knowledge and evidence based practices and communicate results effectively in both written and verbal formats
- Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP/IFSP goal tracking documentation as required by SED/EI and School policies for quality assurance and accountability purposes
- Responsible for providing input into and when appropriate fabrication of child’s assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs
- Serves as clinical instructor and assists with coordination of affiliation programs as needed for occupational therapy students.
- Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and School wide Professional Development Plan that inspires personal growth and informs clinical practices
- Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration
Job Summary
This is a salaried exempt managerial position that has discretion to make decisions and has access to confidential employee and business information. Demonstrate instructional and team leadership skills based on New York State Teaching and Learning Standards, Common Core and knowledge of Early Childhood Special Education. Responsible to design and implement an effective curriculum for assigned group of children (toddlers, preschool and/or school age) that is evidence-based and will facilitate their progress toward reaching IEP and/or IFSP goals. Work collaboratively with parents, related service providers and other multidisciplinary team members to assess and revise instructional strategies on a regular basis to ensure positive student outcomes. Directly responsible for the general supervision of teacher assistants, teacher aides, volunteers and others assigned to their classroom. Substitute in classroom for teacher absence or vacancy as assigned by principal according to daily staffing needs
Position Functions and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of NYS Learning Standards and Common Core through the development and implementation of weekly lesson plans that reflect evidence-based practices, address the individual goals of students and strengthen the continuity of learning experiences between home and school
- Create an organized classroom to ensure a safe and educationally challenging learning environment that includes utilizing concepts of universal design; select and arrange appropriate materials and ensure that equipment is in good repair, etc.
- Supervise directly all teacher assistants and teacher aides to: ensure all students experience appropriate and successful learning opportunities; utilize their special skills and abilities to promote positive instructional programs; delegate responsibilities to meet the children’s daily health and management needs; assign other functions according to their certification to ensure the implementation of daily schedules
- Collaborate with classroom team to design lesson plans based on effective practices in child development and utilize current evidence-based practices to monitor progress and ensure positive student outcomes
- Responsible to ensure that all policies and procedures are successfully implemented by assigned team members
- Utilize resources of supervisory and administrative staff to: discuss any staff and family issues; share concerns and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures that would improve quality of services for students and families
- Use professional and independent judgment to write accurate and timely evaluations, quarterly progress reports and draft IEP/ISFP documents in accordance with all regulations
- Interview job applicants and make effective recommendations on hiring; write and conduct annual performance reviews for teacher assistants and teacher aides; use independent judgment to prepare written reports that may lead to promotion or disciplinary action
- Demonstrate ability to present written and or verbal information at staff conferences, school district and other meetings in a professional manner that clearly conveys the needs and strengths of each child in a positive and meaningful way
- Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and school wide Professional Development Plan that inspires personal growth, informs teaching practices and promotes understanding of the NYS Teaching Standards
- Carry out standards for customer service; quality improvement; professional development; environmental, safety and infection control practices; confidentiality, corporate compliance and all other ESCS policies and procedures; attend all mandatory in-services to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in working with students and their families
- Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by Administration
Purpose of Your Position
Responsible for developing and implementing a program of specialized instruction for an assigned caseload (infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children) in individual and group format based on IEP goals.
Job Functions
- Promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission and Core Values of Respecting and Embracing Diversity, Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Evolution, Growth and Change and Loving Relationships by bringing these values to life in the organization.
- Demonstrate knowledge of NYS Learning Standards through the development and implementation of weekly lesson plans that address the individual goals of students and strengthen the continuity of learning experiences between home and school
- Create an organized classroom to ensure a safe and educationally challenging learning environment (delegate responsibilities to paraprofessional staff appropriately, maintain materials and equipment in good repair, utilize concepts of universal design in room arrangement, etc.)
- Collaborate with classroom team to design lesson plans based on effective practices in child development and utilize current evidence based practices to monitor progress and ensure positive student outcomes
- Write accurate and timely evaluations, quarterly progress reports and draft IEP/ISFP documents in accordance with all regulations
- Utilize resources of supervisory and administrative staff to: discuss any staff and family issues; share concerns and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures that would improve quality of services for students and families
- Demonstrate ability to present written and or verbal information at staff conferences and other meetings in an professional manner that clearly conveys the needs and strengths of each child in a positive and meaningful way
- Plan and organize student performances
- Serve as clinical instructor for music therapy students interns
- Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and School wide Professional Development Plan that inspires personal growth, informs teaching practices and promotes understanding of the NYS Teaching Standards
- Act as substitute in the classroom when requested
- Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration