Therapy Technician

Sunrise Group; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 59,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Community, Inc. in Cape Coral, FL seeks a Direct Support role to support speech, physical and occupational therapy for individuals with IDD, promoting communication, health, and wellbeing.

Requirements include a pre-employment background and drug screen, valid driver’s license with 3+ years driving, HS diploma, and basic computer skills. You will implement therapy plans under supervision and manage documentation and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license with endorsements; 3+ years driving experience.
• Basic computer skills required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements therapy programs under OT/PT/Speech Therapist guidance.
• Monitors physical and nutritional management per individual plan.
• Completes regulatory documentation.
• Maintains inventory and upkeep of adaptive equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose:

To assist in providing speech, physical and occupational therapy services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to maintain communication skills, optimal health, body alignment and wellbeing.

Qualifications:

• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in the field of human services preferred

Essential Functions:

• Implements therapy programs to include instruction and monitoring prescribed by the OT/PT/Speech Therapist
• Provides physical and nutritional management monitoring to ensure compliance with each individual’s plan
• Completes documentation according to regulatory requirements
• Maintains inventory of adaptive equipment, ensures cleanliness and that all items are in good repair
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Hourly: $20.00

This position will remain open until filled.

This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.

Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.

Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation and benefits estimated range: the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education and relevant experience.

Benefits Offered: At Sunrise Community, Inc. we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, wealth and wellbeing. For this position benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program and more.