Occupational Therapist

*$750 Bonus!*

Woodfords Family Services is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our professional team of educators at our Special Purpose Private School(SPPS) in Waterville, ME!

Position Summary

The Early Childhood and SPPS Programs at Woodfords Family Services are designed to provide educational and behavioral supports to children (Pre-k through 5th grade) with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a specialized therapeutic environment.

The Occupational Therapist will work in collaboration with the clinical team to support the program in delivering treatment-based interventions and services. Essential duties and responsibilities of the O.T. include:

• Attend evaluations, IEP's, ITP's and other team meetings as directed.
• Provide occupational therapy assessments, to include scoring and narrative reports.
• Provide training/consultation to other programs/agencies in coordination with the Program Director.
• Provide a safe environment, including but not limited to, the preparation of the therapy room.
• In collaboration with Program Coordinator, Clinical staff, and classroom lead teachers, develop and maintain schedule and classroom curriculum to support development in identified areas.
• Provide individual and group occupational therapy, as indicated on the child's IEP or doctor's prescription.
• Provide consultation to parents, schedule and attend quarterly classroom meetings as needed to support carryover of skills.
• Attend Lead Teacher meetings to provide consultation and training to staff.

Schedule & Compensation

Part-time, 2-3 days per week.

Flexible hours between 8am - 3pm.

$750 Sign-on Bonus! Paid at 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Maine.
• Must have the skills and training necessary to administer a variety of occupational therapy assessment tools.
• Experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Provides program coordination and services in compliance with Chapter 180 - Early Childhood Special Education Regulations, Section 68 MaineCare, and Rules for the Licensing of Child Care Facilities.

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides an array of clinical, behavioral health and educational programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults living with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses across the state of Maine.