Position: Vocational Occupational TherapistReporting to: HS Principal Location: 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica, MAContract Terms: 212 daysFTE: 1.0Valley Collaborative is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved public school entity. Valley also provides Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) programs for individuals with disabilities over the age of 18. Valley provides a robust pathway for students to continue their careers beyond high school by providing high quality academic, therapeutic, and vocational services to individuals referred by both local school districts and DDS, and MRC. We provide programming so students and individuals with disabilities can reach their educational and/or occupational goals. By sharing its resources with multiple school districts and social service agencies, Valley programs are able to maintain superior quality at reasonable costs to all those it serves while meeting or exceeding state standards.Essential Functions of the Job:This role is responsible for providing daily programming for high school students in a culinary setting, which provides 200 meals (breakfast and lunch) to students and staff throughout the school day, and serves as a vocational work site for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include creating task analyses of jobs tasks, adapting and grading tasks, and matching students with appropriate jobs for their skill level. Other requirements include creating and implementing strategies for regulation, organization, and learning, as well as creating visual supports as needed. This person will collaborate with Valley Collaborative’s vocational coordinator to create schedules, and with the kitchen manager to identify student jobs and the appropriate execution of these tasks. This role will support students who have a wide range of skill levels and support needs and will facilitate the teaching of life skills such as kitchen safety skills, cooking, money skills, kitchen sanitation, and general vocational soft skills/work readiness skills.Qualifications:•Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy.•Certified and registered by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists.•Experience working with students and adults with special needs preferred•Ability to teach, mentor, coach, and advocate for students and adults with special needsResponsibilities:•Implement students’ IEP (Individualized Education Plan); goals, objectives, and accommodations •Implement a treatment plan.•Deliver services in an integrated therapies approach with consultation to teachers, special education assistants, paraprofessionals, and kitchen staff. •Consult with students’ caregivers as deemed necessary by the principal.•Attend student meetings as needed.•Develop data tracking •Some travel between local schools may be required.•Participate in staff meetings and in-service training as requested•All other duties as assignedPhysical Demands:Constant standing or walking.Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Bends, reaches, lifts, carries, twists, pushes, pulls, and handles equipment when performing duties.Repetitive wrist/arm movements when on vocational site.Manual and finger dexterity and motor coordination are necessary when on vocational site.Able to reach and operate equipment and systems safely and effectively.Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior):•Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.•Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team.•Adaptability to perform routine, repetitive tasks within a specific period of time.•Prioritizes work assignments to be completed within time requirements.•Must demonstrate a positive and caring attitude toward residents and staff.•Must remain flexible and adaptable in order to meet department needs.•A strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization.Valley Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Valley Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, limited English speaking ability, or homelessness, as defined by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.