Occupational Therapist-Early Intervention & Preschool 41-086 (Continuous Recruitment)

Job Title

Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention and Preschool

Job Description

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity. THERE ARE NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXAMINATION. This examination will fill future vacancies at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. If you pass the examination, your name will appear on the continuous eligible list for one year. After one year, your name will be removed from the list. You may apply for retest at six month intervals.

Examples Of Duties

An Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention and Preschool plans and implements occupational therapy (OT) services to children, birth to five (5) years of age, enrolled in the Early Intervention and Preschool Programs at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Conducts occupational therapy assessments to determine motor skills and functional activities; prepares assessment reports; Plans and provides OT services in the child's least restrictive environment as outlined in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Plan (IEP); Plans, develops and implements age-appropriate outcomes and goals for the student; Maintains regular communication with families, caregivers, general education teachers and other treatment team members; Prepares and maintains records and reports; Represents Pediatric Educational and Diagnostic Services (PEDS) - ECMC at IFSP and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings; Attends and participates in team conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a license to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of New York at the time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License and use of a private automobile at the time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; Possession of Occupational Therapy certification* (see Note) as issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment; Section 424-a of the Social Services law requires the local social services district to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated child abuse or maltreatment report on file with the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. All potential employees for this position will be requested to sign the necessary clearance form prior to being advised that they will be hired. Refusal to sign will be cause to an automatic non-selection. Note: Permanent appointments made to licensed Occupational Therapist titles at ECMCC prior to March 1, 2018, are not required to maintain NBCOT certification and shall remain deemed qualified for this title. Notice to Candidates: Transcripts will now be accepted by the Department of Personnel ONLY at time of application. All subsequent transcripts must be submitted at time of interview.

Supplemental Information

Subjects of Examination: The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience. You are therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position. In your summary of training include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended. You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of attendance. Also include a copy of your professional license. Specify the date that your license was first issued. In your summary of experience, you must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each. Be specific; vagueness and ambiguity will NOT be resolved in your favor. Candidates who submit incomplete applications or documentation may be disqualified. A medical examination may be required before appointment. Notes: NONE HOW TO APPLY: Either online by clicking "Apply" on the top right of the online exam announcement or by printing a paper application from erie.gov, Erie County Application for Examination or Appointment (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader), or if you do not have internet access you may pick up an application form at the Erie County Personnel Department, 95 Franklin Street, Room 604, Buffalo, New York 14202. Forms are also available at Buffalo and Erie County Public Libraries and at Town, Village and School District administrative offices. Completed forms should then be returned to the Erie County Personnel Department. In addition, candidates must request their colleges to send transcripts to the Erie County Personnel Department or attach transcripts to your application. No applications will be evaluated until all the above information, including transcripts, is received. MILITARY STATUS: If you expect to enter military service, you may still compete in this examination and may be appointed or reinstated after you return home from active duty. VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates may be investigated or called for an interview to determine whether they qualified for appointment. In addition to meeting specific requirements, candidates and appointees must be of good moral character and habits. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Candidates may be subject to a thorough background investigation to determine suitability for appointment. Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, employment, criminal history and other records check as part of such investigation. Criminal convictions or other offense are subject to evaluation and may result in disqualification. Applicant will be required to submit the necessary fees for the fingerprint processing, where required. VETERANS: Disabled and non-disabled veterans as defined in Section 85, New York State Civil Service Law, will have 5 and 2.5 points, respectively, added to their earned scores if successful in the examination. You should claim these credits when you file application but you have an option to waive them any time prior to appointment. If you have already used these credits you may not claim them again. Children of firefighters or police officers killed in the line of duty may also be eligible for additional credit. Contact the Erie County Personnel Dept. for more information. This examination is prepared by the New York State Department of Civil Service and held in compliance with the New York State Civil Service Law and the rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Civil Service.

Benefits

BENEFITS OFFERED TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY CSEA IN ERIE COUNTY HEALTH BENEFITS Erie County offers comprehensive health insurance plans through the Labor-Management Healthcare Fund (LMHF), administered by Univera Healthcare. Eligible employees can choose from the following plans: Enhanced Plan (POS 202) Core Plan (POS 203) Value Plan (POS 204) Bronze High Deductible Plan (POS 8200) Plan Details: Value Plan (POS 204): This is the default plan for all new employees. These employees are required to contribute 15% of the plan's premium through pre-tax payroll deductions. Enhanced Plan (POS 202) & Core Plan (POS 203): Employees opting for these plans must pay the difference in cost between their selected plan and the employer's contribution toward the Value Plan. Bronze High Deductible Plan (POS 8200): Available to all employees regardless of hire date, the County covers 100% of the premium for this plan. It features a $2,000 individual / $4,000 family deductible and includes preventive services covered in full. Health Insurance Waiver Full-Time employees who waive participation in the County's health insurance plan and are not covered by another County health insurance plan receive, in lieu of the insurance, $500 per month for Family Coverage or $200 per month for Individual Coverage. Dental Insurance: Full-time employees represented by CSEA in Erie County receive dental coverage through the CSEA Employee Benefit Fund (EBF). The County contributes $22.13 per bi-weekly pay period for single coverage and $72.69 for family coverage. Health Flexible Spending Account: Erie County offers a Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA), allowing employees to set aside up to a maximum amount set by the IRS each year in pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses.

PAID TIME OFF Holidays: 12 paid holidays annually, including Juneteenth and Election Day. Vacation Leave: Starts at 10 days per year, increases to up to 30 days with years of service. Can be accrued up to 25 days; unused vacation is payable upon separation. Eighty (80) hours of unused vacation time can be sold back annually, subject to minimum balance requirements. Sick Leave: Accrues at 15 days per year (4.62 hrs per pay period). Unused sick leave may be accrued up to 300 days (for employees hired after August 7, 2014). Personal Leave: Four days per year (for employees hired after August 7, 2014). Bereavement Leave: Up to four paid days for immediate family.

RETIREMENT New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are enrolled in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (NYSLRS, administered by the Office of the State Comptroller. NYSLRS is one of the largest and most secure public pension systems in the United States, providing over one million public employees, retirees, and beneficiaries with reliable, lifetime retirement income, disability protection, and death benefits. All employees are eligible to join, and full-time permanent employees are required to join. An employee'