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Bellefaire JCB Part Time Supervisory Occupational Therapist in Shaker Heights, Ohio
The Monarch School’s Supervisory Occupational Therapist will supervise, evaluate, make recommendations in hiring, disciplinary and discharge process of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. The Monarch School Supervisory Occupational Therapist is part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals who are expected to provide the highest caliber of instruction in individual and/or small class settings. Additionally, Supervisor Occupational Therapists will provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy services to all students at the Monarch School requiring Occupational Therapy intervention. The Monarch School Supervisory Occupational Therapist is supervised by the Occupational Therapy Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Supervise, assign and responsibly direct Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in the performance of their duties and responsibilities, a minimum 75% of the day.
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.
Prepare/complete documents IEP/ISP/ETR within the time allotted, as set with the supervisor.
Ensure your department supervisor reads and provides feedback to the documents prior to it being placed in official document (i.e. IEPanywhere).
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.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Protect children from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment.
Properly handle emergencies such as injury, runaway and acting out situations.
Instruct/train children in socially acceptable alternative to negative and destructive behavior.
Teach and role model pro-social, mediation, and self-management skills.
Demonstrate through role modeling the values associated with mainstream society.
Care of children, this includes supervising children when using restroom, care of sick children, assisting children with meals, management of student clothes, and assisting during bus/school transitions.
Develop trusting, positive relationships among children and staff in the facility.
Initiate and facilitate all necessary communication with members of the team.
Attend staff meeting, treatment conferences and team meetings.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to agency policies and procedures.
Sensitivity to the racial, cultural and developmental backgrounds of individual clients and the group as a whole.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Licensure:
Valid Ohio Occupational Therapy license. Current appropriate Ohio Department of Education license for area of specialty.
National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
Skills:
Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
Practical and creative problem solving skills.
Experience: Combination of education, training and/or experience in working with autistic children.
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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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