Children, Adolescent And Young Adult Services - Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Salary: USD $29.81/Hr.

Description and Responsibilities

Open Sky Community Services provides a range of innovative, specialized programming for young adults and transition-age youth. With a focus on evidence-based practices such as Peer Support and Supported Employment, our young adult and transition-age youth services help young adults to develop the skills and resiliency to achieve their life, educational and career goals, even during times of stress. Our commitment to the use of evidence-based treatments and age-appropriate wraparound services assists young children and adolescents to move beyond their social-emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric challenges and return successfully to their homes, schools and the community.

The Occupational Therapist will provide support to two programs within the division, Ives House and Flex Support Services. Ives House, a residential group care setting, provides comprehensive treatment for 9 youth (males and females), ages 14 through 20, many of whom have a history of psychiatric hospitalizations. Youth are referred by the Department of Mental Health and attend community schools. The goal is to work collaboratively with the youth and the family to enhance personal, social, and independent living to prepare for family reunification or a transition to independent living. Flex Support Services, a community based program, assists youth between the ages of 8 and 21, along with their families, who are DMH eligible and referred, that live in Central Massachusetts or the Northeast Suburban region. The programs goal is to develop skills, strategies and supports to sustain the youth in the family's natural environment, and to help the youth successfully function in the community. As the Occupational Therapist, you will contribute to the evaluation process by implementing delegated assessments and providing verbal and written reports of observation, provide therapeutic interventions to youth and families in both individual and group settings and collaborate with the youth and families to develop a comprehensive Occupational Therapy treatment plan.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Identify sensory processing challenges and implement sensory diets and/or environmental adaptation as indicated.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to youth and families in both individual and group settings.
• Demonstrate knowledge about evaluation results and provide input into the intervention plan, based on each youth's needs and priorities.
• Provide training and assistance with the development of community integration, instrumental activities of daily living and activities of daily living skills

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Massachusetts License and National Board certification as a Occupational Therapist.
• Previous experience working with youth and young adults with mental health challenges, required.
• 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.