What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Therapist position at Friendship Community Care, Inc.?
Schedule: Mon- Fri, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Pay: Based on Experience
Job Location: Rogers, ARPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Early Childhood Education/Special Education, or ALP in Early Childhood/Special Education, or a four-year degree in a related area with some experience in working with children and families or meet the minimum requirements for Developmental Therapist as set forth by First Connections standards.
SUMMARY: Evaluates and provides services to children ages 0-â€'5 and their families are assigned counties, coordinates service, and provides one-on-oneâ€' instruction. Develops initial plans of care for all eligible children. Establishes and maintains good working relations with all referral sources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties include the following but not considered an inclusive list.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Early Childhood Education/Special Education, or ALP in Early Childhood/Special Education, or four-year degree in related area with some experience in working with children and families or meet the minimum requirements for Developmental Therapist as set forth by First Connections standards.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE: To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance's & HIPAA procedures:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Why Friendship Community Care
If you think you would thrive in this position, please apply with us today!
Friendship Community Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.
Friendship Community Care is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify participant.
Pay: Based on Experience
Job Location: Rogers, ARPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Early Childhood Education/Special Education, or ALP in Early Childhood/Special Education, or a four-year degree in a related area with some experience in working with children and families or meet the minimum requirements for Developmental Therapist as set forth by First Connections standards.
SUMMARY: Evaluates and provides services to children ages 0-â€'5 and their families are assigned counties, coordinates service, and provides one-on-oneâ€' instruction. Develops initial plans of care for all eligible children. Establishes and maintains good working relations with all referral sources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties include the following but not considered an inclusive list.
- Responds to all referrals according to procedures.
- Conducts initial evaluations, and evaluation programming conferences in a manner that encourages participation by all members.
- Ensures Part C due process is maintained for all clients accordingly.
- Maintains Service Coordinator Certification through First Connections and attends all First Connections required training.
- Acts as Service Coordinator for conferences when indicated.
- Enters data into CDS and Credible according to procedures.
- Monitors each child's progress on an on-going basis and makes modifications/changes to facilitate learning.
- Coordinates client therapy program with speech, physical, and occupational therapies.
- Monitors/maintains minimum 80% daily productivity and makes needed adjustments to caseload as indicated. Completes and provides weekly Productivity Report to Supervisor.
- Participates in staff training as assigned by Administration, including out-of-area travel.
- Performs Early Intervention services throughout the service area as needed in compliance with First Connections.
- Actively participates in various marketing events throughout the community and within facility on a routine basis.
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Early Childhood Education/Special Education, or ALP in Early Childhood/Special Education, or four-year degree in related area with some experience in working with children and families or meet the minimum requirements for Developmental Therapist as set forth by First Connections standards.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE: To adhere to the following and comply with all Quality Assurance's & HIPAA procedures:
- The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training must be followed at all times.
- Consumers' progress notes be maintained and completed daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
- Consumers' records must be maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly. All information must be filed in consumers' records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Why Friendship Community Care
- 401(k) Retirement
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available for FT employees
- Paid holidays available for FT employees
- Vacation accrual available for FT employees
- Disability, Cancer, Accident and Life Insurance Available
- Excellent work environment
If you think you would thrive in this position, please apply with us today!
Friendship Community Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.
Friendship Community Care is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify participant.
