Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Why Join Bashor? At Bashor Children’s Home, we believe in creating a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where children and families can heal and grow. Our team members are difference-makers who bring hope and stability to those we serve. If you’re looking for a career where your skills and heart can make a lasting impact, Bashor is the place for you. A few of our most popular benefits include: Health and dental insurance Generous holiday schedule Life insurance and retirement plan Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities A supportive team culture with a mission-driven focus Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM or 8:30AM - 5PM Hourly Rate: Beginning at $21/hour QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification from Indiana Board of Occupational Therapy at the time of appointment and must maintain current certification throughout employment in this classification. Experience working within a school setting. Experience in a pediatric setting a plus. Able to pass required background checks, physical and drug screen. Commitment to continuous quality improvement as it relates to organizational development and service delivery. Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet usage. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide care and service in a manner consistent with Bashor’s treatment philosophy that is solution-focused, evidence-based, and family/client centered. Assist in supplementing, enhancing, and extending occupational therapy programs. Carry out activities designed by OTR to assist with assessment, intervention, treatment, and activities to enhance motor, sensory, self-regulatory, feeding, and other functional abilities. Assist OTR with screenings, assessments, and occupational therapy services. Follow and implement documented IEP plans or protocols. Document student progress toward meeting established objectives and report the information to the OTR. Assist the OTR during assessments with formal documentation. Prepare prior authorizations for residents. Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities. Adapt or modify instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities for teacher use in the classroom. Assist in maintaining resident records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and monthly reports. Assist in organizing activities such as displaying educational materials, arranging furniture to facilitate instructional requirements, and creating an orderly and clean learning environment. Implement behavior management programs for students as designed by certified staff, observe and report significant student behavior, behavioral patterns, and/or other problems to the OTR. Ensure a safe, secure, and functional work environment by maintaining awareness of issues related to the physical plant. Plan and deliver in-service programs as needed for direct care staff. Additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by respective supervisor or as warranted by the needs of the Agency.