ABFV0260136-0120
2023-02-10T00:00:00
2023-06-30T00:00:00
Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services. Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds to and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Occupational Therapy position available in our Pre School-Program.Position requires providing occupational therapy to students in a preschool/UPK program.The Occupational Therapist’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Performing all initial evaluations and periodic re-evaluations of students and determine appropriate short and long-term goals.Evaluate new referrals to determine need for service.Plan and implement appropriate occupational therapy programs.We follow a 48-school calendar which includes a 6-week summer program. Benefits include ON-demand payment: get paid for hours worked next day, paid holidays, school vacations, snow days, personal, and sick time. We offer continuing education, health, dental, vision and 401-k plan with employer match. Looking to learn more income, increased earning potential with the College of Direct Support. Online classes paid for by the agency, available 3 semesters per year with a salary increase upon each completed semester.Become involved in the incredible mission of Abilities First Inc., by providing children and their families with support to attain independence, self-determination, integration and acceptance by others through education, exploration and experience.COTA Licensed, or eligible for licensure, with NYS Department of Education required.Clean driver’s license that is deemed “acceptable” by our insurance carrier.Handle with Care, CPR, SFA, and Med Certification a plus. Ability to obtain these certifications required.Background check by NYS OCFS required.Lifting and maneuvering of individuals is required.
Therapist
Abilities First
Mid-Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed