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Open Sky Community Services Futures Youth Group Care - Occupational Therapist (20 Hours) in Northborough, Massachusetts
Salary
USD $29.81/Hr.
Description and Responsibilities
The Youth and Young Adult Group Residence and the Young Adult Supported Living programs support individuals (males and females) referred by the Department of Children and Families. The group residence serves seven young adults 17-22 years old while the supported living program serves two young adults 18-22 years old. The programs focus on building independent living skills and supporting the transition to young adulthood. Staff focus on goals such as living within a budget to save money, food shop and cook, do their own laundry, utilize transportation, complete an educational program, and obtain employment.
The Occupational Therapist will complete OT assessments of youth and young adults served within the person’s first thirty days, which will help inform individualized treatment plans. They select, implement, and make modifications to individualized therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, identified goals, and the requirements of the practice setting.
Other KeyResponsibilities:
Provide training and assistance with the development of community integration, instrumental activities of daily living and activities of daily living skills.
Provide individual and group treatments based on assessments while focusing on the areas of independent living skills such as employment/employment readiness, social skills, education, leisure activities, transportation, community safety, and obtaining benefits.
Identify sensory processing challenges and implement sensory diets and/or environmental adaptation as indicated.
Collaborate with evidence-based practice directors and division leadership teams to integrate Occupational Therapy interventions and theories with theories of the program such as DBT, IMR, TIP, in conjunction with the goals of the Person’s Treatment Plan.
Qualifications
Must be a registered and Licensed 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.
Job ID2024-9696
CityNorthborough
StateMassachusetts