Occupational Therapist

Staten Island JCC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized Medical options

Dental and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Pension

403B Plan

Free membership and program discounts

Ample time off

Job summary

The Staten Island JCC is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide services to children ages 3-5 within a multidisciplinary team. This full-time position entails evaluating children, developing Individual Educational Plans (IEP), and ensuring effective therapeutic interventions. You will maintain a high standard of communication with parents and be involved in regular staff meetings.

Offering a competitive salary of $65,000 to $75,000, the role also includes comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, vision coverage, and more to support your and your family's well-being.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS license and NPI number required.
• Experience with children's Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children and conduct initial/annual evaluations.
• Develop IEP’s and therapy schedules.
• Provide supervision and support to children.

Skills

Communication with children

Therapeutic activities planning

IEP development

Education

New York State Education Department certification for Occupational Therapist

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

You will provide services to children ages 3-5 in a multidisciplinary team approach. You have a valid NYS license and NPI number. This is a full time, 35 hour position.

ABOUT YOU

You will provide services based on a child's Individual Educational Plan. Progress notes, evaluations and annual reports. You are good at communication and interaction with children, as well as their parents.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Evaluate children in area of expertise for initial / requested / annual evaluation as per CPSE.
• Complete IEP’s for children evaluated
• Develop a weekly therapy schedule for children on caseload to meet each child’s IEP therapeutic mandates
• Follow schedule for individual/small group therapy sessions
• Provide and implement well planned therapeutic activities that encompass using a multitude of learning opportunities for children requiring services as recommended on the IEP
• Review therapeutic goals and objectives for children to ensure continuity in therapy activities
• Maintain accurate attendance records, files and paperwork (session notes, progress reports, etc.) for each child on caseload
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner (evaluations, IEP’s, quarterly progress reports, session notes, etc.)
• Participate in team meetings to make recommendations for development of IEP
• Participate in team case conference meetings to review and update student intervention strategies
• Establish and maintain professional communication with parents (notebooks, phone, etc) keeping them informed of their child’s progress, activities, and needs
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences twice yearly, or as needed, to review IEP goals/objectives and school performance
• Provide and ensure appropriate supervision of children at all times
• Provide and ensure appropriate, language and positive methods of disciplinary intervention as defined by our staff policy
• Prepare and maintain a safe clean, and well-organized learning environment
• Ensure that the Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations is followed
• Assist in planning school wide events
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of child, parent, staff and other center issues
• Maintain a high standard of classroom intervention by training classroom staff in area of expertise
• Attend weekly staff meetings, in-service training and on and offsite professional development workshops, as determined by the school calendar
• Keep Director informed of incidents relating to accidents, concerns about child’s progress, or extra ordinary circumstances
• Appropriately represent the Center in all forums
• Report to the Director or in his/her absence the Supervising Teacher

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• New York State Education Department certification in required area:
• Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy/COTA

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Fingerprint Clearance (Department of Investigation and Department of Education)
• New York State Central Registry Clearance
• Annual Medical Clearance

SALARY

$65,000 - $75,000 (depending on license)

BENEFITS

The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!