Occupational Therapist OT

*$1,500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Woodfords Family Services

is seeking an

Occupational Therapist

to join our fun and dynamic team of educators at our

Special Purpose Private School (SPPS) in Waterville, ME!

Position Summary

The Early Childhood and SPPS Programs at Woodfords Family Services are designed to provide educational and behavioral supports to children (Pre-k through 5th grade) with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a specialized therapeutic environment.

The Occupational Therapist will work in collaboration with the clinical team to support the program in delivering treatment-based interventions and services. Essential duties and responsibilities of the O.T. include:
Attend evaluations, IEP's, ITP's and other team meetings as directed.
Provide occupational therapy assessments, to include scoring and narrative reports.
Provide training/consultation to other programs/agencies in coordination with the Program Director.
Provide a safe environment, including but not limited to, the preparation of the therapy room.
In collaboration with Program Coordinator, Clinical staff, and classroom lead teachers, develop and maintain schedule and classroom curriculum to support development in identified areas.
Provide individual and group occupational therapy, as indicated on the child's IEP or doctor's prescription.
Provide consultation to parents, schedule and attend quarterly classroom meetings as needed to support carryover of skills.
Attend Lead Teacher meetings to provide consultation and training to staff.
Opportunity Details

Full-time OR Part-time opportunity!
Flexible school hours between 8am - 3pm.
Up to $65,000 salary per year

(commensurate with experience & position status)
$1,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Paid at 6 months of employment.
Qualifications

Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Maine.
Must have the skills and training necessary to administer a variety of occupational therapy assessment tools.
Experience working with young children in an educational setting.
Provides program coordination and services in compliance with Chapter 180 - Early Childhood Special Education Regulations, Section 68 MaineCare, and Rules for the Licensing of Child Care Facilities.
Our employees are our greatest asset

In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture, Woodfords is proud to offer the following benefits package to full-time employees:

Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
10 Paid Holidays
1 Floating Holiday
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with

5%

Agency Match
Robust Employee Wellness Program
Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement
Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees
• Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program*

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.