Occupational Therapist
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Job Location:
Billerica, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Vocational Occupational TherapistReporting to: HS Principal Location: 40 Linnell Circle Billerica MAContract Terms: 212 daysFTE: 1.0Valley Collaborative is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved public school entity. Valley also provides Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) programs for individuals with disabilities over the age of 18. Valley provides a robust pathway for students to continue their careers beyond high school by providing high quality academic therapeutic and vocational services to individuals referred by both local school districts and DDS and MRC. We provide programming so students and individuals with disabilities can reach their educational and/or occupational goals. By sharing its resources with multiple school districts and social service agencies Valley programs are able to maintain superior quality at reasonable costs to all those it serves while meeting or exceeding state Functions of the Job:This role is responsible for providing daily programming for high school students in a culinary setting which provides 200 meals (breakfast and lunch) to students and staff throughout the school day and serves as a vocational work site for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include creating task analyses of jobs tasks adapting and grading tasks and matching students with appropriate jobs for their skill level. Other requirements include creating and implementing strategies for regulation organization and learning as well as creating visual supports as needed. This person will collaborate with Valley Collaboratives vocational coordinator to create schedules and with the kitchen manager to identify student jobs and the appropriate execution of these tasks. This role will support students who have a wide range of skill levels and support needs and will facilitate the teaching of life skills such as kitchen safety skills cooking money skills kitchen sanitation and general vocational soft skills/work readiness :Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational and registered by the National Board for Certification of Occupational working with students and adults with special needs preferredAbility to teach mentor coach and advocate for students and adults with special needsResponsibilities:Implement students IEP (Individualized Education Plan); goals objectives and accommodations Implement a treatment services in an integrated therapies approach with consultation to teachers special education assistants paraprofessionals and kitchen staff. Consult with students caregivers as deemed necessary by the student meetings as data tracking Some travel between local schools may be in staff meetings and in-service training as requestedAll other duties as assignedPhysical Demands:Constant standing or ability to lift up to 50 reaches lifts carries twists pushes pulls and handles equipment when performing wrist/arm movements when on vocational and finger dexterity and motor coordination are necessary when on vocational to reach and operate equipment and systems safely and Competencies (skills abilities behavior):Ability to understand and follow both written and oral communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a to perform routine repetitive tasks within a specific period of work assignments to be completed within time demonstrate a positive and caring attitude toward residents and remain flexible and adaptable in order to meet department needs.A strong commitment to the goals mission and philosophy of the Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy sex gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information disability limited English speaking ability or homelessness as defined by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Valley Collaborative is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved public school entity. We provides high quality academic, therapeutic and vocational services to individuals referred by local school districts and social service agencies. We also provide ... View more
