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Occupational Therapist Asst - Abilities First School at Hyde Park

Hyde Park, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4327+Albany+Post+Rd+Hyde+Park+NY+USA+12538-3600)

Description

Who We Are

For over 60 years, Abilities First, Inc. has been empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most vibrant, independent lives. From early education to adulthood, our wide range of services—including preschool and school programs, day and residential habilitation, community connections, and employment services— are designed to uplift every individual’s unique strengths and dreams.

We believe in the power of people—of every background, identity, and ability—to create change and build a more inclusive world. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. At Abilities First, you’ll join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, celebrates individuality, and is dedicated to meaningful work. If you're ready to turn your passion into purpose, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

Who We Need

We are looking for patient, energetic and passionate COTA for our Hyde Park School program. This is an opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team, focusing on the educational programming for all school-age children at every level of ability. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing all initial evaluations and periodic re-evaluations of students, determining appropriate short and long-term goals, evaluating new referrals to determine need for service, planning and implementing appropriate occupational therapy programs.

Schedule:Monday- Friday 8:00am-3:00pm, 32.5 hours per week, 48 weeks per year (includes a 6-week summer program)

Pay Range:$22.80 - $24.80 per hour

Responsibilities:

+ Contributes to the evaluation process of students on caseload under the supervision of a Registered occupational Therapist

+ Provides treatment of designated caseload under the supervision of a Registered Occupational therapist

+ Responsible for scheduling of assigned caseload (in conjunction with classroom staff and other related services)

+ Responsible for written documentation as required by the school and preschool Policies, under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. Must adhere to the paperwork deadlines, agency forms, and content.

+ Communicates to the supervising Registered occupational therapist the progress and needs of individual student. Identifies the specific needs for supervision in the direct treatment.

+ Assesses student’s equipment needs in conjunction with the Registered Occupational Therapist.

+ Responsible for recommending, fabricating and adapting equipment for assigned caseload, according to Abilities First Inc. Policies.

+ Responsible for regularly communicating with parent, classroom staff and related service personnel, regarding individual student’s program and progress.

+ Participate in staff meeting, team meetings and parent/teacher conferences when indicated.

+ Responsible for informing appropriate staff of need for periodic assessment of student by their physician.

+ Meets weekly with supervising Occupational therapist.

+ Assists in maintenance of treatment sites.

+ Participates in programming of Certified occupational Therapist Assistant students and volunteers.

+ Provides departmental in-services when indicated.

+ Must have a current NYS driver’s license, free of moving violations (Amendable to Class E) deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier.

+ Adheres to AOTA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Adhere to agency Cod of Legal and Ethical Behavior, which require all employees, consultants, board members, volunteers and affiliates to perform their responsibilities according to ethical a legal standard with honesty, integrity, fairness, good faith and respect for others and the law.

+ Follows all agency policy and procedures and demonstrates continuous regard to persona safety and the safety of others

+ Performs other appropriate job-related activities as requested by your supervisor or as circumstances warrant.

+ Ahere to State Education rules and regulations. Preschool employees must adhere to the Office of Children and Family Services Policies.

Perks & Benefits:

+ Time to Recharge - Personal, sick, and holidays built around the school calendar.

+ Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you covered.

+ Plan for The Future – 401(k) with employer match and employer-paid life insurance

+ Level Up Your Skills– Tuition reimbursement and online training through the College of Direct Support (and to boost your earning potential)

+ Get Paid When You Need It – On Demand Pay gives you access to earnings as early as the next day

+ Exclusive Extras – Employee discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, and more

Requirements

Requirements:

+ Associate’s degree from an AOTA accredited COTA program

+ Certified with the NYS Education Department

+ Have the ability to push and pull students in wheelchairs, lift, bend, squat, turn in the knees, pivot and grasp with both hands (in order to properly and safely perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid, behavior intervention techniques, and lifting and carrying techniques), with or without a reasonable accommodation.

A Note on Qualifications:

At Abilities First, we recognize that talent and potential come in many forms. If this position inspires you but your experience does not align with every preferred qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role—or another opportunity within our organization