Youth OT: Residential Care & Life Skills Leader

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

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