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AGENCY SUMMARY:

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention services. Through more than 25 programs, we help more than 30,000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Monarch School is looking for a part time Supervisory Occupational Therapist, OTR/L within a special education private school setting designed for children on the autism spectrum. The position is full time focusing on providing direct services, completing evaluations while utilizing standardized testing, evaluating sensory systems and providing sensory supports while educating academic team and parents and supervising certified occupational therapy assistants. This position allows you to serve as part of an interdisciplinary team and within a large Occupational Therapy team which provides knowledge, ongoing education, team support and continued professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

+ Supervise, assign and responsibly direct Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.

+ Evaluate the performance of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, including issuing disciplinary action as appropriate, and complete the annual performance evaluations for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

+ Participate and make recommendations in the hiring, disciplinary and discharge processes for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants on the team and participate in the adjustment of any grievance filed by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

+ Complete evaluations and recommendations for children with autism.

+ Complete evaluations for the purpose of the IEP/ISP and attend and present at the meetings.

+ Complete evaluations for the purpose of the ETR and attend and present at the meetings.

+ Administer diagnostic assessments (formal and informal evaluations) to children with autism.

+ Collect data electronically and through daily notes.

+ Ensure your department supervisor reads and provides feedback to the documents prior to it being placed in official document.

+ As necessary, utilize Safety Care procedures, including at a minimum, make use of the necessary Two-Person Stability Hold.

+ Develop sensory recommendations and interventions to be utilized throughout the student’s day.

+ Provide feedback, develop and implement supports as it relates to occupational therapy to the family on various issues that are discussed.

+ Provide consultation and training to interdisciplinary team regarding Occupational Therapy needs of children with autism.

+ Provide in-class observation and consultation of Monarch School students.

+ Provide direct therapy to children with autism on a one-to-one and small group basis.

+ Attend and participate in occupational therapy meetings.

+ Educate self on research and new treatment techniques within occupational therapy field on ongoing basis.

+ Contribute and support Occupational therapy team in extra projects, such as, presenting at conferences, plan field day, educate interdisciplinary team members on the importance of sensory supports and communicate with team and families.

OTHER DUTIES:

+ Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.

+ All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

+ Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.

+ Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate must possess Ohio license in Occupational Therapy and currently registered with Ohio Department of Education.

BENEFITS AND SALARY:

Salary range is $65,200 - $73,800 for first year (salary plus $5,000 sign on bonus), depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure. This is a 10 month position.

At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. Our offerings include:

+ Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option

+ Wellness program including free preventative care

+ Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays

+ 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs

+ Defined benefit pension plan

+  403(b) retirement plan with an employer match

+ Pet insurance

+ Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Support for continuing education and credential renewal

+ Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness

+ Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

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Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.

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