Support and Stabilization Services - Occupational Therapist

Open Sky Community Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Salary: USD $29.81/Hr.

Description and Responsibilities:

Open Sky’s Support & Stabilization Services provide an array of services to support youth up to the age of 22 years and families that may be experiencing emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Services provided include groups, therapeutic services to help children remain in their home, preparation support for children reunifying with family, permanency support, skill building, increasing social connections, and providing families with community resources to meet basic needs. The goal of the program is to provide families with access to services that are tailored to their individualized strengths and needs which gives youth the greatest chance for safety, permanency, and well-being.

The Occupational Therapist will contribute to the evaluation process by implementing delegated assessments and providing verbal and written reports of observation. They will provide therapeutic interventions to youth and families in both individual and group settings and collaborate with the youth and families to develop a comprehensive Occupational Therapy treatment plan.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Identify sensory processing challenges and implement sensory diets and/or environmental adaptation as indicated.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to youth and families in both individual and group settings.
• Demonstrate knowledge about evaluation results and provide input into the intervention plan, based on each youth’s needs and priorities.
• Provide training and assistance with the development of community integration, instrumental activities of daily living and activities of daily living skills.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current Massachusetts License and National Board certification as an Occupational Therapist.
• Previous experience working with youth and young adults with mental health challenges, required.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving history, required.

About Us:

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities.
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!).
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid).
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.