Occupational Therapist at THROUGH THE LOOKING GLAS INC

Berkeley, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Developmental Consultation, Early Intervention, Adaptive Parenting Services, Assessment, Record-keeping, Bilingual Communication, Report Writing, Computer Literacy

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Through the Looking Glass is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist and will seriously consider a new graduate if he or she has a strong interest and dedication to not only working with children with disabilities but parents with disabilities as well. The OT would be mentored closely by current TLG OTs in serving both populations. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Provide developmental consultation to staff at Oakland Head Start/Early Head Start programs. Provide home-based and center-based assessment and early intervention for children under the age of five years. Provide adaptive parenting services to parents with physical or vision disabilities Support quality interaction and relationships between infants or children and parents Coordinate intervention during teamwork with other TLG and community providers. Complete necessary record-keeping and reports Respect cultural and disability differences in a diverse community Other duties as assigned. Requirements Education and Experience Requirements: Master’s in occupational therapy, with a California OT License. Experience or internship with children with disabilities is a must. Certifications, Licenses, and Registration Requirements: Possession of a California Occupational Therapy license, This position requires frequent driving. Candidates must have a reliable personal vehicle, maintain current personal auto insurance as mandated by law, and ensure they remain reasonably insurable under the agency’s auto liability policies. The use of a personal vehicle is essential for the successful completion of job duties and responsibilities. State regulations require a physical examination, immunizations, current tuberculosis test, and verified fingerprint and criminal record check before hiring. Required Skills/Abilities: Language Skills: Bilingual, bi-literate preferred, English/Spanish or ASL, and other language ability based on program needs. Ability to write reports, assessments, and progress notes; effectively communicate with other staff and workers in the community. Computer Skills: Ability to use computers for completing assessments, writing reports, and progress notes.

Responsibilities

Provide developmental consultation, assessments, and early intervention for children under five and adaptive parenting services for parents with disabilities. Coordinate care with community providers and maintain detailed records and reports.