What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Pediatric position at Unity House of Troy?
sign on bonus may apply to those qualified
A Child’s Place at Unity House of Troy is seeking an energetic and compassionate full-time Registered or Certified Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services to children from birth to 5 years old
- Deliver services in various settings, including:
- Onsite at our facility
- Virtual environments
- Daycare centers and preschools
- Children’s homes
- Special education settings
- Support children and families in developing skills that promote independence
- Apply and maintain knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy practices
- Collaborate with families, educators, and service providers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
- New York State OT certification required
- 3–5 years of experience preferred (experience with preschool-aged children highly desirable)
- Valid and current New York State driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
What We’re Looking For
- Passion for working with young children and families
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Adaptability to work across diverse environments
- Commitment to quality, evidence-based care
Why Join Us?
At Unity House, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to empowering children and strengthening families while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Benefits:
- School calendar benefits
- Paid time off
- Non-profit school loan forgiveness!
- Medical/dental/vision benefits
- 403b contributions after one year
- Gym, tuition and cell phone discounts
- 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place
Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community.
Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.
As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics , national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Salary : $61,122 - $63,775