Occupational Therapist

Northeast Center For Youth and Families Inc; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our residential group homes serving at-risk youth. The role requires initiative, strong communication, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries while delivering therapeutic activities and supports.

You will implement treatment plans, model daily living skills, and help youths develop independence. Applicants should have a Master’s level OT license and be prepared for CPI/CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• Must have a high level of initiative and effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper boundaries in a residential setting.
• Completed CPI, CPR, First Aid trainings after hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans in residential group homes.
• Lead and model activities of daily living.
• Teach age-appropriate social and living skills.
• Provide structure and support routines.
• Prepare meals, organize supplies, and assist with housekeeping.
• Support the program's treatment philosophy.

Skills

Initiative

Communication skills

Boundary setting

Education

Master's level Occupational Therapy license

Job description

Who is NCYF?

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Who is NCYF?

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office.

NCYF opened its doors in 1972 and became incorporated in 1976. We’re an experienced agency with multiple locations which provide foster care services, in home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment residences , and therapeutic day programs. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to providing innovative and high quality care to our consumers. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults and families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include respect, integrity, compassion and hope. We encompass these values in everything we do.

NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment & the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance; Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Member Discounts.

Occupational Therapist

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist for our Residential Group homes directly serving at-risk youth. Must have high level of initiative, effective communication skills and ability to maintain proper boundaries. This Occupational Therapist will implement treatment plans, lead/model activities of daily living, teach/role model age-appropriate social and living skills, provide structure and support routines, support the treatment philosophy of the program, complete home making tasks, organize and inventory supplies, prepare meals, clean, and other various duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's level Occupational Therapy license preferred
• Successful completion of required trainings once hired, including but not limited to CPI, CPR, First Aid
• Approved CORI & DCF background checks (preformed by the EEC)
• Approved driving background check
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!