Occupational Therapist Assistant (38396)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Riverdale
• Early
• Childhood
• Center -
• Bronx,
• NY 10463Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeSalary
• Range: $55,839.55 - $60,000.00
• Salary/yearJob
• Shift: DayBirch Family Services is a leading provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families in New York City. Every year, the organization supports more than 2,000 people across 31 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. From preschool to graduation, employment, housing, and beyond; Birch Family Services provides fully integrated programs and services to support individuals in achieving their goals across their lifetime. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in educational systems are considered related service personnel who work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting in the implementation of students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and occupational therapy treatment plans designed to enhance students’ participation in the educational environment and increase independence in functional school activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Observation and Monitoring Assist the Occupational Therapist in observing students during classroom, therapy, and school-based activities. Monitor student participation, engagement, sensory regulation, fine motor development, and functional performance throughout the school day. Document student responses to therapeutic interventions and communicate observations to the supervising Occupational Therapist. Support implementation of adaptive strategies and therapeutic activities that enhance student participation in educational settings. Professional Training Take part in developing staff development and parent workshop opportunities around the development of gross motor, fine motor, and perceptual skills, and related underlying sensory and motor functions, leading to successful participation in the educational environment and more independent functioning. Demonstrate approaches and activities to be implemented by educational staff that will improve children's abilities to participate in the classroom Help the staff identify children's specific sensory and motor skill levels. Individual and group related service provision and documentation. Implement occupational therapy treatment plans and interventions developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist. Provide individual and group occupational therapy services to students with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and related developmental disabilities. Facilitate developmentally appropriate activities designed to improve fine motor, sensory processing, visual motor, self-help, and classroom participation skills. Assist students with positioning, sensory supports, adaptive equipment, and activities of daily living as appropriate within the educational setting. Support students in increasing independence in classroom routines and school-based functional activities. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatment sessions, student progress, attendance, and related service records in accordance with school and regulatory requirements. Assist the Occupational Therapist with preparation of quarterly progress reports and other required documentation related to student IEP goals. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute relevant information regarding student performance and progress. Comply with all school policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements. Maintain OT equipment and supplies and recommend ordering them as required by IEP mandates or needed clinically. Attend departmental meetings, supervision and school meetings, as well as any additional meetings, activities or functions of the school as designated by supervisory staff. Comply with regulatory requirements and school policy and procedures in all areas, and maintain appropriate learning environment, including clean and organized work and common areas. Maintain appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team and department members, parents, other staff, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies.

Demonstrate

Professionalism, reliability, and sound judgment when working with students Open communication, flexibility and the ability to learn and utilize team building strategies The ability to self-evaluate, to utilize supervision and problem solve The ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others Performs other duties as assigned QualificationsEducation Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Experience Minimum of six months of supervised clinical experience preferred; experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and/or developmental disabilities in a school setting preferred. Certificates & Licenses Current New York State license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is required. Certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required. CPR and First Aid certification preferred. EEO Statement Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.