POSITION:     Licensed Occupational Therapist (Part-time)     Step by Step Child Development/Early Intervention Program      WAGE:     Highly Competitive

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design, implement and evaluate the occupational therapy component of the infants and toddler service plans.

• Practice standard occupational therapy modalities to develop proficiency.

• Participate as a multi-disciplinary team member for the children and families served.

• Consult with teaching staff to specialize methodology of interventions within the family routines.

• Coordinate occupational therapy services with the discipline team responsible for the total plan for each child.

• Documentation of records and related reports.

• Maintain twenty-four (24) hours of related training annually.

• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pennsylvania License to practice Occupational Therapy.

• Pediatric experience preferred.

• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, program staff and other agency personnel.

• Ability to transport oneself as program needs dictate.

• Ability to assist and/or lift children weighing up to 50 pounds, as may be required.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN SERVICES, INC., OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA  15022-1607,  ATTENTION:  DEPARTMENT 0834.

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