Occupational Therapist (Contractual)

Deborah's Place • Chicago, IL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, contractual position that provides occupational therapy support to participants of Dolores' Safe Haven, a program of Deborah's Place. This position will work to identify and evaluate program barriers for participants as well as work to develop interventions and exercises to improve daily functioning in community life. This position will also work directly with the 15 participants of Dolores' Safe Haven through a recovery model and trauma-informed lens. Work may include assisting participants with ADLs, supporting participants in action planning related to their goals and increasing community engagement.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• OT State License
• 1 years of occupational therapy experience in a community mental health or similar setting.
• Experience working with populations experiencing homelessness preferred.
• Knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness, mental illness and chemical dependency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Conflict management and crisis intervention skills
• Demonstrate clear and professional boundaries
• Act in a professional manner
• Valid Illinois driver's license, proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with populations experiencing homelessness

Responsibilities

• Assess participants' functioning in community life and identify barriers to progress.
• Support participants in developing skills regarding completion of independent ADLs, group participation, goal setting, and goal achievement.
• Work one-on-one with participants to identify challenges in daily activities and community participation.
• Aid participants in creating new approaches to engaging in community life.
• Work with residential manager and other staff to collect data about participants' engagement in daily activities and community life.
• Provide recommendations to help improve optimal functioning of individuals in the community of Dolores' Safe Haven and in the outside community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level