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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Program Associate.
In this role, the successful candidate In collaboration with the Pediatric team, the bilingual Spanish-English PlayReadVIP coach will deliver the Video Interaction Project (PlayReadVIP) intervention to children ages 0 to 3 years old and their caregivers.
The Video Interaction Project is an evidence-based parenting program that uses videotaping and developmentally-appropriate toys, books and resources to help parents utilize pretend play, shared reading, and daily routines as opportunities for strengthening early development and literacy in their children. PlayReadVIP sessions take place in pediatric clinics on days of routine well-child visits, and at each session families meet individually with a PlayReadVIP Coach for approximately 25 minutes.
Job Responsibilities:
* Administer PlayReadVIP program to parents of infants and young children, which involves tips about reading, playing, and interacting with children, videotaping parents and children playing together, providing general positive reinforcement about the video.
* Work closely with the pediatric providers and early childhood team around care coordination, goal setting, coaching and education about key aspect of a child's development.
* Participate in reflective supervision meetings.
* Maintain and organize project materials.
* Document all patient activity and care coordination in patient record and other appropriate data systems.
* Provide referrals and tracks follow-up, as appropriate, to help families make connections to services when a delay or concern is identified.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Associate's Degree is required. Minimum of 1 Year of related experience in an office setting or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Effective Oral, written communication and interpersonal skills. Computer Skills Working knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power point and Access. Ability to develop basic formulae for spreadsheets; set up routine computer procedures; Ability to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software. Ability to proofread documents and write clear, concise 1st draft. Ability to type at a speed of at least 45 net words per minutes. Knowledge of standard office practices. Ability to multi-task while paying attention to details. Ability to use standard office equipment such as copy machines, multi-line telephones, fax machines.
Bilingual Spanish and English is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual Spanish and English is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated expertise in child development issues.
Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved populations in a community setting.
Must be empathic, supportive and patient.
Strong motivational interviewing skills.
Ability to work with people of many cultures.
Ability to take initiative and willingness to learn.
Ability to work well both in teams and independently.
Ability to collect and enter data for program management, evaluation and reporting purposes
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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