Occupational Therapist (Full-Time)

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation•Naperville, IL

75d•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join their Day School team. This role involves cultivating a positive learning environment using best practices to effectively deliver occupational therapy services as defined by the Illinois State Board of Education. The organization is dedicated to creating best-practice learning environments to increase independence, improve communication, and socially appropriate behaviors for individuals on the spectrum, aiming to raise the quality of educational support for children and young adults with autism.

Requirements

Licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation pursuant to the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
Professional judgment and clinical knowledge used to develop individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits in: personal care, interaction skills, procession skills, leisure, community integration, and work.
Experience working with public and private sector organizations, state and local regulators, school districts, and education leaders.
Excellent writing skills.
Ability to build and sustain relations with TP staff, organizational leaders, and all stakeholders in a student’s home district.
Show initiative, work independently, and possess solid organizational skills.
Have a patient and calm approach to work.
Ability to provide and accept constructive feedback.

Nice To Haves

Supports the Mission, Vision and Directions of Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
Builds Community
Provides a quality experience for students, families, donors, volunteers and others
Works productively to create better opportunities for students

Responsibilities

Deliver occupational therapy services as mandated on student IEP’s for assigned caseload in accordance with ISBE.
Plan, develop and implement appropriate IT services and interventions to students with disabilities that are evidence-based and foster improvement in student performance.
Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities to continue education, recommend interventions and provide direction to staff on the most current research and methodologies in the area of OT.
Collaborate with a variety of groups and individuals for the purpose of communication, information dissemination, educating staff, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established ISBE and TPAF guidelines.
Consult with the school-base team to achieve student outcomes.
Adapt and modify the environment, including training instructional staff, to meet individual needs and help students function as independently as possible.
Administer formal and informal assessments through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, observations, checklists, histories, and interviews to evaluate the student’s ability and needs.
Develop intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results and monitor the effects in order to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention.
Prepare a variety of written materials and maintain appropriate records.
Organize and maintain student records and school files per ISBE requirements.
Attend and assist in preparation for School Improvement Days, team meetings, and training as scheduled.
Use multiple modalities to reach the goal of functional occupational performance within the school environment.
Develop appropriate IEP goals in collaboration with team members.
Establish and maintain a positive rapport and communication routine with students, parents, and families.
Be committed to the overall Turning Pointe mission and goals by providing IT services, support, and/or consultation to other PRAF programs as needed.