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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
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Job Summary:
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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Social Worker Assistant / Abortion Doula. The successful candidate will:
- Provide the required emotional and psychological support to patients undergoing abortions In New York State Abortion Access Program.
- Provide the patient with emotional, physical, informational and logistical support during and after the abortion. The critical emotional and psychological support will assist the patients in processing their feelings, reduce anxiety and will allow the patients to cope with the emotional aspects of the procedure.
- Provide guidance to the patient, enabling them to make informed decisions to become more informed and in control of their reproductive health.
- Function as an advocate for patient needs and preferences.
- Assist the patient in communicating effectively with the healthcare team.
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Executive Order:
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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu
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