Occupational Therapist (Victory Learning Center)

Exciting News! Our Victory Learning Center Program is expanding, and new classrooms will be opening! Be a part of our growth—join our team and help us make a difference!

💙 Help Students Build Skills, Confidence & Independence — Make Every Milestone Matter as an Occupational Therapist!

Our Victory Learning Center Programs offers specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis.  There are three separate sites conveniently located in Lackawanna, NY, with a fourth site opening! Our schools service students ages 5-21, who are residentially placed or are referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education. 

To learn more about our school-based Victory Learning Center Programs, click here: https://www.victoryed.org/

Additional Information:

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!

• Schedule: Monday- Friday 730a-330p
• Salary: Based on licensed years of experience

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FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: 

The Victory Learning Center's Occupational Therapist works with students aged 5 to 21, primarily diagnosed on the Autism spectrum, with mental health and/or behavioral concerns, and developmental or intellectual disabilities. The Occupational Therapist will collaborate with other educators to plan and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual needs of students. This role involves creating a flexible and supportive environment where students can increase their motor skills, sensory processing and functional abilities. The therapist will work in various educational settings, providing individualized and group therapy to students based on their IEP needs.

Essential Job Duties:

• Reviews all available documentation related to the individual prior to beginning treatment; including the IEP, script and prior evaluations if available.
• Develops an appropriate treatment plan for each individual.
• Provides direct occupational therapy services to students both individually and in group settings according to IEP and accepted professional standards and practices.
• Monitoring student progress and adjusting therapy plans as necessary to ensure continuous improvement. Performs appropriate parent/caregiver education and develops home programs as necessary.
• Submits weekly notes and billing based on agency requirements.
• Works as part of an multidisciplinary team, utilizing communication with all team members to enhance the treatment program of the individual.
• Maintains an accurate schedule.
• Submits all required documentation of visits according to established procedures.
• Performs evaluations as assigned and when necessary.
• Communicates with families on a regular basis.
• Keeps abreast of legal responsibilities, professional ethics, standards of practice and agency rules, policies and regulations.
• Provides for own professional growth by attending continuing education and in services; tracking this to assure compliance with state licensing requirements.

• Incorporates sensory protocols, as appropriate, in residential and educational environments..
• Trains others on sensory management and self-regulation strategies.
• Discontinues therapy when child no longer meets eligibility requirements.

• Maintains client confidentiality with HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.
• Maintains professional appearance, follows agency dress code.
• Attends CSE meetings for individuals on caseload as required.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by their direct supervisor.

Skills:

• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.
• Requires effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with various individuals both internal and external to the program. Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.  
• Significant problem solving and diagnostic skills with the ability to quickly analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to handle stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.

Minimum Education Required:  

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy; Master’s Degree preferred

Minimum Experience Required:  

Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of experience is required

License/Registration/ Certifications Required:

• Current New York State Occupational Therapy License and Registration

• Valid NYS Driver’s License

Training Requirements: 

• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines
• New Hire Orientation
• SCIP-R
• Ukeru
• CPR

Physical Requirements:  

The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions.

• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.