What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Mariposas Project?
Title: Occupational Therapist
Status: Contractor working full time or part time, and in-person
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Divisions: Early Start
Company Description(s): We are a multi-disciplinary hybrid Early Intervention/Early Start (Birth-3) therapy agency that provides therapy services (Speech, OT, PT, Child Development) to our young clientele in a natural environment/home-based therapy model. Both Spanish and English clientele are provided services in both a consultative and direct therapy model on a weekly and bi-monthly basis and as authorized by our local Regional Center.
Job Description:
- Provide evaluations, reports, goals, direct therapy and consultation services to both Early Start children and their families
- Implement and collaborate with trans-disciplinary team services to children with a variety of developmental and diagnostic indicators (Autism, Down Syndrome, etc)
- Attend and report at multi-disciplinary team meetings on a bi-annual and annual basis as requested and indicated by the Early Start program
- Provide consultation services to parents/caregivers, teachers, and to community specialists and professionals regarding client progress and recommendations
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- Must possess current California license for Occupational Therapy
- Ability to drive to all home-based therapy appointments in the assigned area & provide proof of a valid California driver's license and auto insurance
- Spanish skills are an asset, but not required.
- Strong report writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrate solid professional communication and the ability to work with a variety of therapists, specialists, families and community professionals
- Must possess proof of liability insurance
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary commensurate on professional experience
- Mentorship and training available
- Flexible hours and schedule
- Will consider covering phone costs through the agency's phone carrier (if at least 20/hours per week)
- Some CEU's are covered by the agency
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $ $85.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any professional experience working with children ages 0-5? If so, please briefly describe your experience.
- Do you have an active Occupational Therapy license in California?
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lompoc, CA Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85