Infant Learning Program Occupational TherapistMat-Su Services for Children and Adults • Wasilla, Alaska, United States
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Infant Learning Program Occupational Therapist
Mat-Su Services for Children and Adults
- Wasilla, Alaska, United States
- Wasilla, Alaska, United States
À propos
*Occupational Therapist*
*Position Summary:* Occupational Therapist provides assessment, evaluation, intervention services, and strategies to assist families in fostering the growth and development of children birth to three years. This work is performed in a home-based service program designed to directly involve parents in providing an optimal family-oriented social, nutritional, developmental and behavioral program for their child.
*Essential Responsibilities:* The Occupational Therapist will:
* Provide screening, evaluation, and assessment of developmental performance of children birth to age three in all developmental areas with specific emphasis on motor and sensory.
* Complete enrollment procedures for children eligible for Infant Learning services.
* Develop, monitor, and implement an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that is based on parent goals for their child and family, including family assessment results.
* Obtain doctor’s orders prior to evaluation and for ongoing therapy if direct occupational therapy is recommended and develop plans of care.
* Assist parents to develop confidence in their abilities as their child’s best teacher through joint planning and implementation of functional activities designed to enhance the child’s potential for optimum development.
* Assist families in coordinating information and communicating with other service providers and community agencies providing assistance to them and their child.
* Assist families in transitioning to public or private services when the child reaches age three or when exiting the program.
* Work to establish a trusting relationship with families by providing regular contact through home visits.
* Participate in ongoing staff development and education, with the approval of supervisor.
* Maintain confidentiality of children/families and their records.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
* Prepare and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner.
* Drive to and from family visits, meetings, trainings and other locations.
* Perform duties in a manner that promotes safety.
* Perform other duties as mutually agreed.
*HOURS OF WORK: 1 Part-Time position: *_8 hours a week_
*EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:*
Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays Jury Duty/Funeral/ Leave
Personal Leave Employee Assistance Program
*Minimum Qualifications: *
· Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
· State of Alaska Occupational Therapy license.
· A minimum of three academic credits in child development.
· At least one year experience with children birth to age five and working closely with parents in forming partnerships to provide services.
· A current TB test.
· Valid Alaska driver's license with two (2) years driving experience, and proof of automobile insurance must be submitted prior to employment.
· Successful candidates must submit to a criminal background check as required by state regulation which includes providing one clear fingerprint card before hire.
· Candidate must provide a minimum of three verifiable references.
_*Licensure, Certification, Registrations:*_ A current TB test. Successful candidates must submit to a criminal background check as required by state regulation which includes providing one clear fingerprint card before hire. Candidate must also provide three verifiable references.
*MSSCA is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and consumer need.*
Applications, transfer requests and complete copies of the job description can be obtained at the main office: Mat-Su Services for Children and Adults, Inc., 1225 W. Spruce Avenue, Wasilla, AK 99654. You may also apply for the position from the employment tab on our website at www.mssca.org/apply, or fax your application in at (907) 352-1200
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $38.00 - $48.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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