Occupational Therapist (OT)

Full or Part Time

 

BAMSI Early Intervention (BEI) is a program for infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years old), who experience development delays or are at risk for developmental delay.  BEI services can be provided in a family's home, daycare/educational programs, telehealth and are fully our fully equipped EI Center.  BAMSI EI services has a highly skilled team using an interdisciplinary approach team including:

• Developmental Specialist
• Physical Therapist
• Speech and Language Pathologist
• Child Life Specialist
• Occupational Therapist
• Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Nurse
• Specialty Service Providers

Early Intervention clinical trainings includes 0-3 development, specialized therapeutic techniques, family focused treatment and IFSP development.  Willing to train candidates who meet the qualifications.

 

BAMSI is a private, non-profit culturally diverse human services organization providing services to adults and children with developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and public health needs. We at BAMSI believe that those we serve are capable of amazing things and deserve our best.  We support them in their journeys and celebrate their accomplishments along the way.

 

We strive to offer valuable benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees’ lives. Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Generous Time Off Package
  • up to 4 weeks combined vacation, personal and cultural holiday
  • 12 paid holidays
  • up to 2 weeks Sick Time
• Highly Specialized Paid Trainings including opportunity to earn CEUs
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceA
  
• 403B plan with discretionary match
• Wellness Activities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Opportunities

*Available benefits are based on position and scheduled hours.

 

 

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• Active Occupational Therapy license required
• Valid drivers license in state of residence

EXPERIENCE:

 

• Experience performing functional assessments with families
• Participating in standardized evaluations with interdisciplinary teams
• Conduct informal assessments of family and child’s needs.
• Developing, writing and implementing IFSP’s for infants and young children.
• Participating in multi-disciplinary team and provide consultation, training, and supervision to other staff members.
• Providing center and home base services, group and individual treatment.
• Designing and implementing  appropriate home programs to families.

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

 

• Complete reports, record progress and interpret reports to families and other staff members.
• Plan and participate in specialized child groups.
• Fulfill electronic health record keeping requirements
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision and training along with other staff development activities.
• Provide support and assistance to parents regarding child development and learning, advocacy, and community awareness.
• Provide consultation and education to staff and families regarding general or case specific psychosocial issues.
• Work with community resources and referral sources for children and families, providing input and/or consultation to other agencies to aid in defining needs.
• Serve as advocate for parents and child’s first 766 evaluations when leaving the Early Childhood Intervention program.
• Perform duties consistent with agency/program policies and procedures.
• Execute duties to reflect reasonable safety standards. Standard precautions must be utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.
• Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

BAMSI conducts as needed, job-related background checks (e.g., may include but is not limited to fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks) prior to employment.

• Massachusetts license as Occupational Therapist required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in state of residence and have own means of transportation.
• Must have accurate or correctable auditory and visual abilities to observe children and maintain safety.
• On an infrequent basis, must be able to respond rapidly to safeguard children during an emergency including thereat of fire, disaster or imminent danger. Emergency response may require running, carrying or lifting children.  Must be able to react quickly to prevent injury or harm to a child.
• On a moderate to frequent basis, must have the ability to move quickly to reach a child who may need assistance.
• Provide support and assistance to parents regarding child development and learning advocacy an community awareness.
• Work with communities resources and referral sources and children and families, providing input or consultation to other agencies to aid in defining needs.
• Must be able to stoop, squat, sit or otherwise position self to closely interact with children. 
• Must be able to bend, reach, stretch and participate in play

We at BAMSI appreciate your interest and consideration of roles in our organization.

BAMSI is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.

EEO is the Law
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm

Reasonable Accommodations for Applying/Recruitment
Reasonable accommodations are adjustments made to remove workplace obstacles for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply for and perform their jobs.

Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation in BAMSI’s application and selection process. A request for an accommodation will not affect opportunities for employment within BAMSI.

Arrangements can be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation for completing an application form, interviewing or any part of the employment process. Requesting accommodations, in writing or verbally, can be initiated by a BAMSI employee, qualified applicant, or by someone acting on that person’s behalf. Either call 508-484-7171 or, send letter to Talent Acquisition, 15 Christy's Dr Brockton, MA 02301. Note: please do not use these contacts to follow-up on job inquiries.