Occupational Therapist - Bancroft School

Bancroft; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bancroft School in Mt. Laurel, NJ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a cross-functional team of educators and clinicians. You will assess students, develop OT plans, and collaborate with teachers and families to support functional skills.

The role is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a daytime schedule and salary range listed above. Bancroft is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with autism and related disabilities through evidence-based rehabilitation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• OTR certification with NBCOT.
• NJ State License and NJ Department of Education School Certification required.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in occupational therapy preferred, especially with neurologically-impaired individuals, pediatrics and autism.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and consultative OT services to students.
• Develops and implements OT goals and treatment plans.
• Assists in adaptive equipment selection and environmental accommodations to support learning.
• Collaborates with teachers, families and other professionals to monitor progress.
• Instructs students and staff in use of OT strategies to improve fine motor, sensory and self-care skills.
• Participates in IEP meetings and communicates results to stakeholders.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Pediatrics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT OTR certification

NJ State License + NJ DoE School Certification

Job description

Overview

We’re Hiring!!! Occupational Therapist - The Bancroft School

Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ

Hours: 8a-3p, M-F (35 hrs. per wk)

Salary: $42.77 - $48.54/ hr.

Position Summary:

Works with cross functional team members through conducting diagnostic assessments for the need for occupational therapy (OT) services, and developing treatment plans for students.

About Us:

Bancroftis a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation. We provide a full continuum of highly effective services — for people of all ages and every level of abilities — based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make itOne World. For Everyone.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and consultative treatment services in occupational therapy to students, including:
• Effectively utilizes available information regarding therapy and treatment.
• Provides assistance in the development of occupational therapy and treatment-specific goals and objectives.
• Assists program management in the design of functional strategies and the need for adaptive equipment that enhances learning and creates an environment best suited to the student's profile and needs.
• Provides individual, group, and integrated direct treatment and therapy.
• Prompts and/or assists each person in the achievement of goals while actively encouraging the independence and competency of each person within his/her ability limit;
• Plans and schedules frequency and duration of sessions in accordance with students' needs;
• Provides suggestions regarding the utilization of techniques and/or materials to support and enhance academic and functional abilities.
• Recommends appropriate adaptive equipment to facilitate optimal functioning, provides recommendations regarding positioning, identifies barriers that may impede a student's progress, and recommends environmental accommodations to support functioning and facilitate the carryover of therapeutic goals;
• Demonstrates and instructs students and staff in the proper use of functional and adaptive equipment, devices, and occupational therapy strategies and techniques to further the fine motor, sensory, neuromuscular, visual motor/perceptual, and self-care skills; e.g., computer use, positioning and feeding equipment, handwriting strategies, manual therapy techniques, etc..
• Facilitates a team approach to program development, implementation, and monitoring by effectively collaborating with all specialty/clinical disciplines, parents/guardians, residential and day program staff, etc., to identify and best meet the students' needs.
• Actively participates in regular classroom, team, departmental and school meetings, serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Communicates results of assessments and treatment plans to students, family members, program staff, external case managers, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required
• OTR (registered with NBCOT- National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists)
• NJ State License and NJ Department of Education School Certification required
• Minimum of one year of work experience in occupational therapy preferred, working with neurologically-impaired individuals, pediatrics, and autism is preferred

EEO Statement

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world.One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.