Occupational Therapist - CARES
Full Time
Downingtown, PA 19335
Posted
Job description
Description:
If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being an Occupational Therapist at Devereux's Center for Autism Research and Educational Services has its advantages!
The Occupational Therapist role facilitates the development and rehabilitation of students with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities by planning and administering occupational therapy.
What we can offer you:
Some of your daily responsibilities are:
The Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an educational program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages five to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student, particularly in the areas of: Communication, Social skills, Self-care routines, Community inclusion, Recreation and leisure, Domestic skills, Self-determination and Employment.
Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), residential treatment (RTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.
keywords: Occupational Therapist, Clinical, DPACS, school, education
Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE: Six months of related field experience required; one year preferred. Proficient computer skills, mastery of
Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal
and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Requires ability to work independently.
Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children
Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccine mandate requires staff without an approved medical or religious exemption to be fully vaccinated to be employed in this program. If you are fully vaccinated, you will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Are you aligned with Devereux's mission to maximize human potential, individuality, growth, self-realization and independence? Do you have a passion to work directly with children and adolescents with an Autism, Intellectual in an educational setting?
If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being an Occupational Therapist at Devereux's Center for Autism Research and Educational Services has its advantages!
The Occupational Therapist role facilitates the development and rehabilitation of students with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities by planning and administering occupational therapy.
What we can offer you:
- Opportunity to work with a consistent schedule in a school enviroment.
- Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment.
- Paid training and professional development.
Some of your daily responsibilities are:
- Provide OT services for students who have the need identified in their Individualized Education Plans.
- Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual’s physical capacity, intelligence
- Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting and evaluating students’ progress; recommends and
- Consults with teachers, direct care staff, BCBAs, OTs, SLPs, PTs, a nurse and other clinical and leadership staff;
The Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an educational program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages five to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student, particularly in the areas of: Communication, Social skills, Self-care routines, Community inclusion, Recreation and leisure, Domestic skills, Self-determination and Employment.
Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) center serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), residential treatment (RTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.
keywords: Occupational Therapist, Clinical, DPACS, school, education
Qualifications:
EDUCATION: Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), licensure by the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required and bachelor’s degree required.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required and bachelor’s degree required.
EXPERIENCE: Six months of related field experience required; one year preferred. Proficient computer skills, mastery of
Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal
and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Requires ability to work independently.
Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children
Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccine mandate requires staff without an approved medical or religious exemption to be fully vaccinated to be employed in this program. If you are fully vaccinated, you will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
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