Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary Occupational Therapist

AHRC New York City; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

403b Retirement Plan with employer m$

Tuition Assistance

Federal PSLF program eligibility

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Referral Program

Professional Development

and more

Job summary

AHRC New York City in Brooklyn seeks a School Age Occupational Therapist for Brooklyn Blue Feather in Sheepshead Bay, NY. This full-time role follows a 10-month school year with a 30‑day summer session, and hours from 8:30 A.M.

to 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include reviewing assessment data, setting short and long‑term goals, preparing IEPs and progress reports, and collaborating with classroom staff to maximize function and compensate for difficulties with purposeful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy.
• New York State license required.
• Pediatric experience highly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with children with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret assessment data and present attending students’ needs and capabilities.
• Establish relevant and attainable short term and long term goals which reflect assessment data.
• Prepare IEP, daily treatment plans and Progress Reports as needed.
• Work within the classroom setting and work with classroom staff to create an environment which maximizes function and compensates for dysfunction.
• Provide purposeful activities or methods, employed to develop, maintain, improve, restore and/or maximize function and compensate for dysfunction.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Developmental disabilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy

New York State License required

Job description

Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary Occupational Therapist

Full-time

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

Currently seeking a School Age Occupational Therapist for Brooklyn Blue Feather in Sheepshead Bay, NY.

Benefits of working for AHRC NYC:

• Paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Referral Program
• Professional Development
• & more

Role Description:

• Full Time | Monday-Friday
• Hours: 8:30 A.M-3:30 P.M
• 10 month program with 30 day summer session

Responsibilities include:

• Review and interpret assessment data and present attending students’ needs and capabilities.
• Establish relevant and attainable short term and long term goals which reflect assessment data.
• Prepare IEP, daily treatment plans and Progress Reports as needed.
• Work within the classroom setting and work with classroom staff to create an environment which maximizes function and compensates for dysfunction.
• Provide purposeful activities or methods, employed to develop, maintain, improve, restore and/or maximize function and compensate for dysfunction.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,000 - $83,039 per year

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters in Occupational Therapy
• New York State License required
• Pediatric experience highly preferred
• Ability to work effectively with children with developmental disabilities

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.