Job description
If you join Point Quest and have applied on or after May 11, 2022, you can be eligible to receive a one-time hiring bonus of $5,000.00! This will be paid in two separate installments the first installment of $2,500 will be paid out when you receive an in-position date and the second installment of $2,500 after you complete 90 days of employment.
Who We Are: Jabbergym provides quality early intervention and school-aged services. Our mission is to successfully promote growth and development by addressing the needs of the whole child. By evaluating specific areas of strengths and challenges, our trans-disciplinary team, including early infant educators, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and California credentialed teachers partner with the family to create an individualized intervention plan for development.
Location: Jabbergym is currently seeking Occupational Therapists for full-time school positions in the Greater Sacramento area as well as surrounding areas.
Why Should you Apply?
Why Should you Apply?
- Potential for bonuses
- Competitive pay
- Tuition assistance/Licensing support
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Options for Full-time Employees
- Flexible spending account for medical expenses
- Dependent care with company match
- Employee assistance
- Life, and Legal Insurances
- Pet Insurance Discount Plan
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid Sick Leave/Holidays/Vacation
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative and diverse environment
POSITION REPORTS TO: Direct report to Lead Occupational Therapist and indirect report to Director of Related Services and/or Site Director
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Under general supervision, the Occupational Therapist will provide quality, discipline-specific treatment for children with emotional disturbance, developmental delays, cognitive delays, intellectual disabilities, other disabilities, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and other health impairments.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Under the direction of the Director of Related Services and in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, you will evaluate, assess and report on the educational needs of referred students in the areas of perceptual-motor skills, motor coordination, self-care, sensory development, fine motor, muscle strength, range of motion, postural reflexes, and vocational skills.
- Develops and provides a direct treatment program and/or consultation services for eligible students with disabling conditions, aged 5 to 22, aimed at improving identified areas of weakness as they relate to the student’s educational needs and as outlined in individual IEPs.
- Complete annual and triennial reviews of enrolled students as assigned.
- Provide discipline-specific consultation/coaching to other direct-care staff and caregivers.
- Complete necessary documentation in a timely manner and attend/assist in meetings as requested.
- Serves as a district-wide resource for occupational therapy-related interventions, including assistance to educational staff through consultation, training, and direct individual or group activities.
- Professionally values and articulates the role of the occupational therapist as a multi-disciplinary team member within the educational setting in the provision of educationally related occupational therapy.
- Values collaboration with the special education team to develop appropriate assessment plans, Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) or Individualized Educational Plans (IEP), which present the levels, goals, and objectives, and appropriate interventions or services reflecting the needs of the eligible child and team resources.
- Identifies and employs organizational strategies for scheduling all activities involved in the IFSP/IEP process, including scheduling assessments, direct services, or consultations, monitoring student progress, meeting timelines, writing reports, etc.
- Values and demonstrates establishment and maintenance of positive rapport with students, parents, and professional staff.
- Collaborates with medical personnel in the coordination of medical care protocols, and acts as a resource to school personnel in interpreting occupational therapy services and implementing instructional strategies in the classroom.
- Collaborates with parents regarding plans for occupational therapy services, including home programs for parents to implement.
- Maintains documentation as required for complying with administrative policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
- Provides consultation or therapy at school sites as assigned.
- Provides in-services to multi-disciplinary team members or school personnel (if needed or as assigned).
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
- HIPPA Compliant
- Confidentiality
- Adherence to Company policies and procedures
- Accurate work product
- Timeliness in completing assignments
- Positive team attitude
- Taking initiative in unassigned tasks
- Staff development and training
- Improved personal professional growth and education
- Demonstration of good decision making
- Positive customer service attitude and communications
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- Master's degree from an accredited school or program. Current Board of Occupational Therapy license issued by the state of California. Current Registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- One year of experience providing occupational therapy services for children from age 5 to 22, in a school setting working with a multi-disciplinary team, is a plus.
- Knowledgeable in occupational therapy, multi-disciplinary childhood intervention theories, and rehabilitation principles and practices.
- Utilizes Sensory Integration and occupational therapy techniques used in the assessment and treatment of children with disabilities.
- Must be able to work independently with little direction and work confidentially with discretion.
- Must relate well to children and their families.
- Requires sensitivity to the unique differences and needs of disabled children and their parents.
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
- Pro-Act, CPI, and/or CPR certification helpful
- Working knowledge of standard business practices and procedures
- Computer-literate; knowledge of standard company software applications, internet
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Problem-solving ability and proven accuracy with detailed information
- Proficient written and verbal English language communication skills, including business writing and professional telephone manner
- Reliability, dependability, and flexibility
- Bilingual a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes
- Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, running, carrying, and lifting 50 or more lbs.
- Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.
- The noise intensity level is moderate to high
Please refer to our Code of Conduct regarding the following:
- Cell Phone Usage
- Dress Code Policy
- Professional Demeanor
- This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
Jabbergym LLC., Member of the Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
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