Cardinal Hayes Home for Children

The Occupational Therapist Assistant works under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist, performs all initial evaluations and periodic re-evaluations to establish/develop appropriate individualized educational plans in the least restrictive learning environment. This position is two days a week, the hours are flexible within the school day to meet the needs of the program. The school operates Monday – Friday (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) based on the school calendar, including a 6-week summer session.

Qualifications:

• Must be a NYS Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Preferred experience working with children with special needs.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic Computer Skills to include Microsoft Office Products

Responsibilities:

• Provide treatment for students with multiple disabilities including physical and sensory disabilities.
• Provide services in a flexible manner either pulling students out or pushing them into classroom activities depending on the unique needs of each student as well as the classroom.
• Have computer skills and be able to provide distance learning activities and/or sessions.
• Provide use of adaptive equipment as appropriate for the student
• Provide training to classroom and team members as needed on the use of various adaptive equipment that assist with carryover into the classroom routine.
• Consult with classroom staff regarding the implementation of occupational therapy carry over.
• Collaborate with all team members in order to consider physical, medical, sensory, vision, communication and behavioral needs of each student and how these needs may affect his/her occupational therapy needs.
• In conjunction with the OT, develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student‘s IEP.
• Attend classroom team meetings, CSE meetings and residential meetings as needed.
• Complete written work as required for progress notes, residential notes and annual notes as needed.

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