Certified Occupational Therapist (OT) - Bronx Day School

QSAC, Inc.; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Low out-of-pocket costs for FT staff

Generous Paid Time Off

Group Life Insurance

Zusammenfassung

QSAC is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to work at the Bronx Day School, serving children and young adults with autism. The OT will implement treatment plans and IEP goals to enhance participation in self-care, work, leisure, and play, while guiding Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities include direct service, adapting plans as students' needs evolve, and collaborating with school staff and families to ensure progress and best practices within a supportive, program-wide

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited OT program.
• Current New York State OT license to practice.
• Experience working with autism highly preferred.
• One to three years' experience as an OT in a related setting preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct OT services according to a written treatment plan/IEP.
• Modify treatment approaches as student needs change.
• Develop appropriate plans for students receiving support.
• Provide education and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Kenntnisse

Clinical OT

Autism experience

IEP goals

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Accredited OT program

Jobbeschreibung

Certified Occupational Therapist (OT) - Bronx Day School

Job Category: Education/Early Intervention

Requisition Number: CERTI008470

• Full-Time

Locations

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Bronx, NY 10468, USA

Description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

QSAC is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist (OT) to work with children and young adults. This opportunity is located at our Bronx Day School.

The OT will follow a treatment plan/IEP goals developed to improve, develop, restore, or maintain opportunities for active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play for the students we support. OT's will also provide education and training to Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Direct service according to a written treatment plan/IEP that the OT develops
• Recommend modification of treatment approaches to reflect the student’s changing needs
• Develop appropriate plans for the students being supported
• OT's will provide collaborative education and supervision services to promote best practices and professional growth to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Communication & Administration

• Communicates and interacts with other team members, school personnel, and families
• Develop and maintain a daily schedule, which includes sites, students/classrooms and other activities/duties
• Maintain and records accurate records and documentation
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility, while working cooperatively with Supervisors and other employees

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy programrequired
• Current New York State OT license to practice required
• Experience working with people with autism highly preferred
• One to three years' experience working as an OT in a related setting preferred

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

QSAC offers some of the best benefits which go beyond health and retirement.You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match
• Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

* We adhere to all strict COVID guidelines at all of our programs and sites. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, we offer the COVID vaccine for all employees free of charge.

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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