Occupational Therapist (Part time, Full Time, Per Diem) - JOB ID# 14153

Occupational Therapist 
Location: River Street School - Windsor

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) is responsible for evaluation, planning, and collaboration on IEP goal development for students at assigned sites. As a related service provider, the OTR provides appropriate intervention services designed to enhance the student's participation and learning potential in a variety of educational environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Complete screenings, conduct evaluations, develop measurable goals, plan and implement therapeutic interventions, and collect data that are educationally relevant.

• Communicate results of evaluations and reports to educational staff, parents, students, and other professionals or agencies as appropriate.

• Document all therapy services including daily contact notes, progress summaries, evaluations, student Individualized Education Programs (IEP), trainings, and Medicaid billing when required.

• Maintain and submit time records for billing purposes on such activities as travel, direct/indirect services, and prior approved projects.

• Collaborate, consult, teach, and monitor professionals and paraprofessionals involved with the implementation of occupational therapy interventions or strategies.

• Provide consultation to schools and districts regarding student, staff, and system needs.

• Attend meetings as appropriate including school team, PPT meetings, and OT-PT staff meetings and in-services, as required.

• Participate in and facilitate in-service education, training, and professional development for related service staff and school personnel as needed.

• Maintain routine inspection of therapy equipment, order supplies, and maintain inventory. If products are damaged, discontinue use and seek repair or replacement. 

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
When assigned, supervise and monitor an Occupational Therapy Assistant, as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education and Department of Public Health.  Opportunities to accept responsibility for providing fieldwork supervision of occupational therapy intern in accordance with existing College/University and school district agreement.

COMPETENCIES:  

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. (OTR)
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral & Written Communication - Speaks and writes clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; dits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data e