Occupational TherapistJewish Community Center Of Staten Island • Staten Island, New York, United States
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Occupational Therapist
Jewish Community Center Of Staten Island
- Staten Island, New York, United States
- Staten Island, New York, United States
About
You will provide services to children ages 3-5 in a multidisciplinary team approach. You have a valid NYS license and NPI number. This is a full time, 35 hour position.
ABOUT YOU
You will provide services based on a child's Individual Educational Plan. Progress notes, evaluations and annual reports. You are good at communication and interaction with children, as well as their parents.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Evaluate children in area of expertise for initial / requested / annual evaluation as per CPSE.
Complete IEP’s for children evaluated
Develop a weekly therapy schedule for children on caseload to meet each child’s IEP therapeutic mandates
Follow schedule for individual/small group therapy sessions
Provide and implement well planned therapeutic activities that encompass using a multitude of learning opportunities for children requiring services as recommended on the IEP
Review therapeutic goals and objectives for children to ensure continuity in therapy activities
Maintain accurate attendance records, files and paperwork (session notes, progress reports, etc.) for each child on caseload
Complete required paperwork in a timely manner (evaluations, IEP’s, quarterly progress reports, session notes, etc.)
Participate in team meetings to make recommendations for development of IEP
Participate in team case conference meetings to review and update student intervention strategies
Establish and maintain professional communication with parents (notebooks, phone, etc) keeping them informed of their child’s progress, activities, and needs
Participate in parent-teacher conferences twice yearly, or as needed, to review IEP goals/objectives and school performance
Provide and ensure appropriate supervision of children at all times
Provide and ensure appropriate, language and positive methods of disciplinary intervention as defined by our staff policy
Prepare and maintain a safe clean, and well-organized learning environment
Ensure that the Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations is followed
Assist in planning school wide events
Maintain and respect confidentiality of child, parent, staff and other center issues
Maintain a high standard of classroom intervention by training classroom staff in area of expertise
Attend weekly staff meetings, in-service training and on and offsite professional development workshops, as determined by the school calendar
Keep Director informed of incidents relating to accidents, concerns about child’s progress, or extra ordinary circumstances
Appropriately represent the Center in all forums
Report to the Director or in his/her absence the Supervising Teacher
OUR REQUIREMENTS
New York State Education Department certification in required area:
Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy/COTA
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Fingerprint Clearance (Department of Investigation and Department of Education)
New York State Central Registry Clearance
Annual Medical Clearance
SALARY
$65,000 - $75,000 (depending on license)
BENEFITS
The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!
ABOUT US
The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.
Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.
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- English
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