OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 67,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks an Occupational Therapist for the Infant-Toddler Program (birth to 3) across NC CDSAs. You will conduct evaluations and provide intervention within a multidisciplinary team, including assistive technology assessments.

Licensure in NC is required; experience with birth-to-three populations is essential. Fluency in Spanish is a plus, and travel across the CDSA catchment area is expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of North Carolina.
• Experience with infants/toddlers birth to three.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT evaluations and treatment for 0–3-year-olds.
• Assess child and family needs for early intervention supports.
• Evaluate for appropriate assistive technology.
• Conduct developmental evaluations to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Sensory integration

Self-help

Fine motor

Assistive technology

Oral-motor skills

Spanish language

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (NC)

Tools

Assistive Technology devices

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Child and Family Well Being

Job Classification Title

Occupational Therapist (NS)

Position Number

60040004

Grade

MH17

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The North Carolina Early Intervention Section is a part of the Division of Child and Family Well-Being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program which provides supports and services for families and their children, birth to three, who have developmental delays and/or disabilities.

Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) are the local agencies that implement the NC ITP across North Carolina, working with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.

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As a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team the Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatment as required and conducts developmental evaluations of 0 - 3-year-old children to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program and to assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services, including evaluation for appropriate assistive technology.

The idea candidate will have the following:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of occupational therapy as applicable to children birth to three, including sensory integration, self-help, fine motor, positioning, social-emotional, assistive technology and oral-motor skills.
• Working knowledge of Assistive Technology options and devices for this population.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Workstation will be located in the Waynesville CDSA office.

Salary and Recruitment

Salary Range: $66,696 - $110,149

Recruitment Range: $66,696 - $80,223

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of occupational therapy as applicable to children birth to three, including sensory integration, self-help, fine motor, positioning, social-emotional, assistive technology and oral-motor skills.
• Working knowledge of Assistive Technology options and devices for this population.
• Working Ability to evaluate patient response and progress and to present evaluative reports in case staffing and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Working ability to work effectively with patients, patients’ families, medical personnel, and other CDSA staff members, and to deal professionally and tactfully with the public.
• Experience with service delivery in natural environments.

Physical Requirements (If Applicable):

• Driving and travel by car throughout the CDSA catchment area is required.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being

The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina’s children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for state benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of North Carolina.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4Form(Certificateof Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.