Occupational Therapist

About the Organization
Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.

Position
Counselor

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
East Patchogue, NY

Salary

Days/Hours

Description


Concern Housing is seeking a OT to provide functional assessment, intervention and support to aging residents living in congregate care mental health settings. The OT plays a key role in promoting residents' independence, safety, and quality of life through assessments of daily living skills, mobility, fall prevention, and environmental safety. Working closely with residential staff and providers, the OT supports person-centered care and residents' ability to age in place. Position will be based out of East Patchogue but will also service clients located in Sayville.

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday; 9am - 5pm


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments for residents, with a focus on:
  • activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs),
  • mobility, balance and fall risks,
  • environmental safety within residential settings.
• Evaluate residents' ability to complete daily tasks and perform task analyses as appropriate to identify strengths, barriers and safety concerns.
• Monitor residents over time and identify changes or functional decline related to aging, medical conditions or mental health symptoms.
• Develop practical, person-centered recommendations to promote independence and safety, including:
  • adaptive equipment
  • environmental modifications
  • compensatory strategies
• Educate residents on strategies to improve their functioning, safety and engagement in meaningful activities.
• Support residential staff by:
  • Identifying areas of functional or safety concern
  • Providing guidance on safe assistance, cues and accommodations
  • Contributing to person-centered care planning and team discussions
• Coordinate care with the Registered Nurse, primary care providers, medical specialists, hospitals and other service providers as needed.
• Support residents during transitions following emergency department visits and hospital admissions; participate in discharge planning meetings and support with follow-up needs post-discharge.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in residents' electronic health records.
• Attend weekly supervision; attend residence staff meetings.
• Remain current with all agency required compliance documents and trainings.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree with completion of NYS Approved Occupational Therapy program
• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapist (OT) Licence in the State of New York.
• 2 years of experience working with adults with serious mental illness, chronic medical conditions, aging populations, or a combination of these.
• Strong skills in care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
• Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness and ability to travel between East Patchogue and West Sayville.

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!

Salary- $110,000/yr

Position Requirements

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


This position is currently accepting applications.