Occupational Therapist

East Bay Agency•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) delivers high-quality, client-centered services to children and adolescents in school and community-based settings. The OT supports students’ participation in academic, social, and daily living activities through individualized and group interventions that promote physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. The OT addresses fine motor, sensory processing, self-help, and executive functioning skills that impact academic success and daily school routines. Working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the OT helps students develop the functional abilities necessary to thrive in school settings across Alameda County.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program/college.
OT license and registration with California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT).
Excellent administrative, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to efficiently use a web-based system for quality review of records and work performed.
Experience completing sensory assessments.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of youths, mental health professionals, parents and/or guardians, teachers, school administrators, interns or volunteers.
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and with other community partners.
Work skills should include a willingness to maintain clear and complete records, meet deadlines for written reports, and compile and report monthly statistics as needed.
Ability to drive with a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to use of an automobile as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy assessments, develop client-centered and strengths-based treatment goals, as well as individual and group interventions within the school, home, and community settings for youth, their families and site staff.
Provide direct and consultative OT services to students in classroom, group, and individual settings.
Address areas such as fine motor coordination, visual-motor integration, sensory regulation, handwriting, activities of daily living, and environmental access.
Collaborate with teachers, special educators, administrators, and families to integrate therapy strategies into daily routines and academic activities.
Adapt classroom materials and modify the school environment to support student participation and independence.
Identify community resources and facilitate linkages for clients and families.
Record progress notes and other charting requirements as necessary in a timely manner.
Participate in staff meetings; trainings; and treatment planning and clinical reviews.
Consult with Program Director, Clinicians, and classroom staff on individual children’s progress.
Utilize assessments tools, such as Sensory Profile 2 Parent and Teacher forms to evaluate children’s needs.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Full time employee only coverage is free of charge for certain Medical and Dental coverages.
Multiple options of Mental Health Care supports and services.
Chiropractic and Acupuncture benefits included in Medical plans.
Employer paid Basic Term Life/AD&D insurance; employee paid voluntary life insurance and AD&D (for employee, spouse and children if choose to elect).
Accident, Critical illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage ( for employee, spouse and children if choose to elect ).
Tax deferred FSA (flexible spending account) for Health Care and/or Child Care; commuter benefits for Transit and/or Parking expenses.
403b retirement program with an up to 4% Employer dollar to dollar Match after 1 year of employment.
Prepaid Legal Consultation and Identity Theft Protection insurance.
Pet Insurance to care for the four-legged family member(s).
ScholarShare 529 Savings Plan for higher education expenses for the beneficiary includes employee, child or another family member, etc.