DDS Day Hab Program - Occupational Therapist at Open Sky Community Services

Whitinsville, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

36.93

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Assessment, Treatment Plans, Skill Development, Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Adaptability, Time Management, Community Membership, Self-Advocacy, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Training Development, Nursing Support, Therapies

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description and Responsibilities Open Sky’s Day Habilitation programs serve individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Adult Learning Center in Whitinsville, Massachusetts serves adults aged 21 and over, offering socialization and community membership, occupational, physical, and speech therapies, nursing supports, life skills and communication training, and opportunities to practice self-advocacy. The Community Connections program in Wrentham, Massachusetts serves adults with intellectual disabilities, and in some cases co-occurring mental health or physical challenges. This program provides occupation, speech, physical therapies, nursing services, and opportunities for socialization, community membership, and self-advocacy. The Occupational Therapist will provide OT support to the individuals in the Community Connections and the Adult Learning Center day habilitation programs, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities. They will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment and support plans based on identified needs while monitoring progress, evaluate outcomes, and adjust interventions to foster skill development and independence. Other Key Responsibilities: Build collaborative relationships with individuals served, families, staff, and stakeholders to support person-centered goals. Collaborate with program leadership and interdisciplinary staff teams to support integrated service delivery. Provide occupational therapy consultation to staff, programming teams, and individuals; respond to urgent needs and offer stability during serious events. Develop, coordinate, and deliver staff training to address the occupational therapy needs of program participants. Establish and maintain partnerships with community-based providers to enhance service quality and continuity of care. Qualifications Must be licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Allied Health Professions. Strong leadership, adaptability, time management, and communication skills, required Demonstrated ability to assess and analyze individual needs, and to develop and implement appropriate treatment plans that promote skill development in identified areas, reqeuired. Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving history, required. About Us At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives. Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today! Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include: Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!) We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid) Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program And more! Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status. Base Rate USD $36.93/Hr.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide OT support to individuals in the Community Connections and Adult Learning Center programs, conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. They will also collaborate with staff and stakeholders to support person-centered goals and enhance service quality.