Occupational Therapist-Full-Time-Bonus Eligible

The position is eligible for an up to $5000 bonus!

The Home for Little Wanderers' Plymouth programs are seeking an Occupational Therapist who will be responsible for providing evaluation, treatment, teaching and consultation to youth who reside on the campus and attend the program's private school, the COVE School.

The COVE School is a year-round Massachusetts-approved Chapter 766 private special education school at the Home's Southeast Campus, a co-ed residential treatment program. The program is located on a 53-acre site in scenic Plymouth Massachusetts. The COVE is licensed to serve residential and day students ages 7 to 18. The educational and residential services at The COVE & Southeast Campus together provide an environment where students and residents can build self-esteem and grow both academically and socially. There is emphasis on promoting positive social skills, reducing academic and behavioral regression, and providing hands-on learning experiences through both academic and vocational avenues.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Administers tests and applies evaluation techniques to determine functional status and identify therapy needs.
• Analyzes evaluation results and designs a therapy program to meet needs of youth, incorporating factors of child's developmental and medical history, social environment and educational placement.
• Develops individual treatment plans, adapting and adjusting goals and objectives appropriately.
• Provides individual and small group treatment both within and outside the residential and educational settings of The Home in Walpole.
• Provides on-going consultation to group home clients and Clifford Academy students, families, and program staff/teachers as needed.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills necessary for team meetings, treatment conferences educational meetings, and family meetings as indicated.
• Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team; participating in meetings and conferences.
• Interfaces with parents, guardians, collateral agencies, community providers, and schools to coordinate youth treatment needs.
• Provides clinical supervision to Occupational Therapy students in internship placements within HLW as requested.
• Uses time effectively, maintains treatment notes and completes all documentation in a timely manner.
• Alters schedule as needed to meet the residential/educational needs of the campus.
• Functions independently within the scope of these duties consulting with the supervisor and campus leadership for administrative issues/departmental operations.
• Serves on agency-wide, educational, and/or program committees as appropriate.
• Provides in-service training regarding strategies to facilitate carry over of skills learned in occupational therapy.

Qualifications

• Requires a Masters degree from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy with a current NBCOT registration and licensure as an Occupational Therapist granted by the State of Massachusetts.
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.