Occupational Therapist - Summer Program

Salary Range: $54,182 - $75,000 annually 

Pay within this range is based on experience and education

 DEI Values Statement:

Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong.

Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work.

As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Professionalism:

• Demonstrates sensitivity and cultural diversity of others.
• Displays personal behavior and standards that align with our Agency values when working with students, parents, and Agency personnel.
• Aligns all actions and behaviors with the Agency’s DEI values statement and beliefs.
• Models and promotes awareness and understanding of various cultures, backgrounds, experiences, orientations, and religion.
• Fully engages in essential responsibilities of the position, necessary training, and required meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Follows and implements all Agency policies, procedures and/or processes.
• Uses effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including but not limited to appropriate vocabulary and the clear use of visuals.
• Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and Agency personnel.
• Fully engages in educational, behavioral, and clinical services to ensure that all students are receiving an appropriate and complete educational program.
• Provides safe, attractive, organized, functional, healthy, and clean clinical environments for students.
• Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of Occupational Therapy practice including maintaining appropriate State Licensure and other credentials.

Occupational Therapy:

• Provides students with sound clinical programs to meet their occupational therapy needs as outlined on their Individual Education Plan (IEP). May be conducted in individual or group sessions as per the IEP.
• Provides on-going consultation, training, and support for classroom staff to carry over therapeutic programs.
• Provides students with appropriate sensory motor programs that will be conducted in individual or group sessions.
• Works cooperatively with team members in the evaluation and development of prescriptive feeding programs designed to improve oral motor abilities.
• Attends various discipline related meetings and inservices (e.g. team meetings, department meetings, program meetings, staffings, staff development days.)
• Works closely with parents to provide appropriate home programs.
• Works cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team responsible for coordinating and implementing goals and recommendations for each student.
• Designs and/or obtains adaptive positioning systems necessary to provide proper alignment and facilitate independent movement patterns (e.g. wheel chairs, standers.)
• Participates in the design and/or modification of adaptive equipment or devices (e.g. utensils, switches.)
• Maintains written documentation in accordance with departmental and agency regulations.
• Understands the psychological, social and medical characteristics of the population served by the Agency.
• Provides clinical instruction for future therapists according to each college's requirements and the OT/PT department student guidelines.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's degree (M. A.) or Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Occupational Therapy requires New York State licensure (or in pursuit of licensure).  Prior experience desirable, but not necessary.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to complete certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have or be in pursuit of New York State Occupational Therapist licensure. Must complete requirements to maintain ongoing licensure.