Occupational Therapist

HeartShare Human Services of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HeartShare Human Services of New York recherche un Occupational Therapist motivé pour rejoindre son équipe d'éducation spéciale préscolaire. Le poste inclut l'évaluation et le soutien des enfants de 3 à 5 ans pour développer leurs compétences essentielles. Ce rôle exige une maîtrise en ergothérapie et une expérience avec les populations pédiatriques.

Benefits

Work in a team environment

Paid vacation and sick days

403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution

Health, dental and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Professional Development opportunities

Discounts on Broadway tickets

Qualifications

• Expérience avec des populations pédiatriques, en particulier les enfants d'âge préscolaire.
• Connaissance des stratégies d'intégration sensorielle et d'intervention basée sur le jeu.
• Forte capacité de communication et d'esprit d'équipe.

Responsibilities

• Conduire des évaluations pour évaluer les capacités sensorielles et motrices.
• Développer et mettre en œuvre des plans éducatifs individualisés.
• Fournir des séances de thérapie axées sur des activités pratiques.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Intégration sensorielle

Intervention basée sur le jeu

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Valid state license and NBCOT certification

Job description

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Description

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our preschool special education team. In this role, you will work with children ages 3-5, helping them develop their fine motor, sensory processing, and self-help skills necessary for classroom participation and independence. Through individualized and group therapy sessions, collaboration with educators and families, and the use do creative, play-based strategies, you will foster growth and confidence in our youngest learners.

Description

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our preschool special education team. In this role, you will work with children ages 3-5, helping them develop their fine motor, sensory processing, and self-help skills necessary for classroom participation and independence. Through individualized and group therapy sessions, collaboration with educators and families, and the use do creative, play-based strategies, you will foster growth and confidence in our youngest learners.

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of Position

• Conduct evaluations to assess sensory-motor, fine motor, and self-care skills
• Develop and implement individualized educational plans (IEPs) to address each child’s needs
• Provide therapy sessions focused on activities such as cutting skills, dressing, and feeding
• Utilize sensory integration strategies to support self-regulation and classroom participation
• Collaboration with teachers and staff to integrate therapeutic strategies into the preschool classroom
• Educate families on how to reinforce therapeutic goals at home
• Document therapy sessions, progress, and recommendations in compliance with program requirements
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide professional input for goal-setting and progress monitoring
• Participates in evaluating special education students referred for occupational therapy
• Services are provided in accordance with students’ individualized education programs
• Develops individual treatment programs for the provision of occupational therapy
• Develops group treatment programs for the provision of occupational therapy
• Develops and presents occupational therapy-related activities to benefit students in their educational environment
• Provides services to special education students referred for occupational therapy
• Services are provided in accordance with the students’ individualized education programs
• Implements individual treatment program for the provision of occupational therapy
• Implements group treatment program for the provision of occupational therapy
• Reviews records of students receiving occupational therapy for accuracy and completeness
• Maintains attendance and session notes for students receiving occupational therapy
• Maintains reports for students receiving occupational therapy
• Assists school personnel through individual consultations with the formation of goals and objectives related to students’ individualized education programs
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to discuss student progress
• Makes appropriate recommendations for occupational therapy programs
• Consults with parents/guardians regarding treatment goals, specialized therapeutic equipment and materials, and other suggestions to enhance the students’ functional ability within the classroom
• Requests equipment and supplies necessary to carry out an occupational therapy program
• Instructs teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and other staff in the use of adaptive equipment and materials for classroom/school use
• Participates in observations of students demonstrating difficulty in participating in the school environment in areas related to occupational therapy
• Contacts primary care facilities regarding students’ medical issues and adaptive equipment needs, relating to the continuity of services in school
• Designs, modifies, and constructs adaptive equipment and material for classroom/school use
• Assist in classroom activities and support instructional needs, as well as perform other duties as assigned by the Director to ensure the smooth operation of the program
  
  

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid state license and NBCOT certification
• Experience with pediatric populations, particularly pre-school aged children, in an educational or clinical setting preferred
• Knowledge of sensory integration and play-based intervention strategies
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, talk and hear.
• Walk to and from various locations in the building. May need to stoop, bend, and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served.
• Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus
  
  

Benefits

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You canexpect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more
  
  

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to

About HeartShare

Who WE ARE:

For over one hundred years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.

To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at

HeartShare Human Services of New York | Homepage

HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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