Working at Easterseals Southern California is an opportunity to make profound and positive differences in people's lives. At ESSC, you’ll join a team of caring colleagues who support each other, encourage collaboration and refine clinical skills to benefit the participants we serve.
Here’s Why You Should Work With Easterseals
Outstanding reputation in the quality of services we provide
Our salaries are set with a manageable productivity requirement
We are invested in your development
Emerging career opportunities due to organizational growth
Tuition reimbursement
Collaborative work environment
Education and trainings to support neurodiversity
We are an organization who is invested in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Opportunity to participate in various DEI initiatives
The benefits of both a family/team environment at the therapy center, but with the security of a large organization
Salary range: $93,000 - $100,000
OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
Provides discipline-specific treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including evaluation, planning, documentation and professional communication. Develops and monitors individualized goals and plans as identified in the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) in conjunction with other programs as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Evaluates and treats children referred for occupational therapy services using established evaluation procedure and standardized assessments, particularly in perceptual/sensory motor, fine motor and activities of daily living. Using independent discretion and judgement develops individualized occupational therapy treatment, plans and goals.
Partners with interdisciplinary team to provide discipline-specific consultation to other direct-care staff. Develops and provides coaching for family members and/or child to incorporate new skills and/or techniques into normal routines and activities at home. Works with caregivers to implement a home program that achieves occupational therapy goals. Assists in the coordination of services and make appropriate referrals as needed.
Completes necessary documentation including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports and exit summaries, and keeps updated with current medical reports and other site-related documents on each child.
Remains current regarding new research, current trends and develops in autism, special education and related fields.
Attends and assists with staff meetings, in-services and other meetings as requested, regarding occupational therapy across program service divisions.
Performs other duties and assigned.
Salary: $93k-100k (based on years of experience)
EDUCATION:
Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
Current California Board of Occupational Therapy license issued by the state of California.
Current registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
1 year of experience working with participants exhibiting developmental delays including
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Knowledgeable in occupational therapy, transdisciplinary early-intervention theories, and rehabilitation principles and practices.
Knowledgeable of evidence-based practices found to benefit children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Familiar with the field of early intervention.
Ability to maintain positive customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.
Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups. Must relate well to children and their families and maintain positive affect.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and related computer software
Able to obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI per Easter Seals Southern California and/or program requirements.
Must have and maintain current CPR certification card.
Easterseals' focus is on therapies that are proven to be effective in increasing skills of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and similar disabilities.
Easterseals offers services based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for individuals diagnosed on the autism spectrum as well as Speech, Occupational and Physical therapy services.
We are recognized for our extensive experience and we are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, their families and communities.