OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Occupational TherapistThe Warren Center advocates, serves and empowers the children and families impacted by developmental delays and disabilities.Demonstrate The Warren Center’s Core Values:We are family focused and work passionately for our families.We play well with others, we have fun, find joy and love a good laugh while treating everyone with respect, courtesy and honesty.We are curious, we ask why and we seek to understand, to learn and to grow.We are solution driven, when we see an issue, we speak up, act and don’t rest until solutions work efficiently and well.Reporting to a Clinic Team Lead the Occupational Therapist supports the overall mission and purpose of The Warren Center by effectively evaluating and treating the motor needs of children enrolled in The Warren Center.Essential Duties And Responsibilities:Assess the need for developmental motor and/or sensory servicesPlan, implement, and revise appropriate motor or sensory plans for children and familiesProvide the services directly to children and families or as a consultant to other service providersDocument all services, activities, and consultations within areas of training and expertise.Collaborate with families in a non-judgmental, healthy, helping relationshipConduct intakes that focus on regular routines within the context of the family’s life that enhance each child's development.Coordinate services for each child and family on caseloadDocument all service coordination activitiesProvide resources to and for the family and for agency and community opportunitiesBe an agent for problem solvingCollaborate with other service providersJoint program planningActive agency participation and involvementShare self and knowledge with team membersSupervise student interns or volunteers as appropriateDemonstrate professional conduct and ethical practice at all timesParticipate in continuing education and interagency exchangeServe as a resource for agency and community opportunitiesEducation And Experience:Required - Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the field of occupational therapyPreferred - Master’s Degree or higherRequired - Employment or practicum experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or their families.Licensure/Certification/Registration:Required - Certified or registered or licensed or in process of applying for such licensure as required by state board or committeeAdult, Child, Infant First Aid, CPR and AED certificationAdditional Technical Skills, Traits And Knowledge:Required - Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with children, families, team members, physicians, and professionals in related fields; organizational skills and ability to meet the paperwork demands of a large caseload; ability to appropriately observe professional boundaries with clients; ability to apply knowledge of child development in practice; ability to work a flexible schedule including some night visits.Preferred - Skills in conflict management, negotiation, and resolution, teamwork skills, ability to work amid distractions.Working Conditions And Physical Requirements:Moderate to heavy physical exertion, including pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 pounds.Kneeling, stooping, sitting on floor, rising from sitting, walking, standingFinger dexterityGood visionCognitive Or Mental RequirementsAbility to read, write, and perform simple math.Ability to create methodologies and strategies to accomplish goals.Ability to analyze and synthesize data, develop plans, strategies, and outcomes based on data analysis.Ability to use common office equipment.Knowledge and use of common computer office software and email.Working EnvironmentWork is performed in an office shared by several people, therapeutic playroom, child-care setting or client home.Work includes driving to and from many settings.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Warren Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we believe in an inclusive culture for all. The Warren Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.