Occupational Therapist

Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized options for medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Free long-term and short-term disability insurance

Pension and 403B plan

Generous program discounts

Free membership

Ample time off

Job summary

A community service organization in New York is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide services to children aged 3-5. The role includes evaluating children, developing IEPs, and implementing therapeutic activities. Candidates must possess a valid New York State license and work collaboratively with parents and a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a salary of $65,000 to $75,000 along with benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid New York State license and NPI number.
• Experience in providing therapeutic services to children aged 3-5.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children for initial, annual assessments and write IEPs.
• Develop and implement therapeutic activities based on IEPs.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with parents regarding progress.

Skills

Communication with children and parents

Professionalism in therapy sessions

Adhering to IEP protocols

Education

New York State Education Department certification in Occupational Therapy or COTA

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!

ABOUT US

The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island. Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.