What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Consultant position at Kent County Arc J Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center?
About Us
For over 60 years, the Trudeau Center has been at the forefront of transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our programs make an immediate and long-lasting impact on individuals of all ages, lifting them up by providing the support they need to thrive. And we have big plans to continue growing and evolving that work in the months and years to come.
Our Mission, Vision & Values
- Mission: Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Vision: We envision a diverse community where all people are valued and treated with dignity and have access to resources to help them lead productive lives.
- Values: We serve all individuals with compassion and respect. We are accessible and responsive, and we actively seek their input to better serve their needs.
The Role
The Occupational Therapist (OT) Consultant will work with our ABA Clinical Team to deliver occupational therapy consultation to our clients. This role requires a deep understanding of occupational therapy principles and a collaborative approach to working with clients and their families. The consultant will assess clients, develop tailored therapy plans, and collaborate with the ABA Clinical Team in integrating OT strategies into their treatment sessions.
Essential Work Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for clients undergoing ABA treatment.
- Develop individualized OT treatment plans that align with the goals of the ABA programs.
- Collaborate with the ABA Clinical Team to integrate OT techniques and approaches into the clients' overall treatment.
- Provide training and guidance to ABA therapists and other staff on using OT strategies.
- Consult with clients' families to ensure continuity and consistency in therapy approaches at home.
- Monitor and document clients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and adjust treatment strategies.
Education, Experience, and Skills
- Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Rhode Island
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in occupational therapy, with a focus on pediatric, autism diagnosis, or developmental disabilities preferred.
- Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis and its principles is desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules.
Internal/External Relationships
Internal: Function as a member of a transdisciplinary team serving infants and toddlers with special needs, and their families. Provide formal teaching to parents and other team members in their own area of expertise. Provide supervision, consultation, or orientation to other therapists on the team, as directed.
External: Consult with other members of the team in areas of own expertise, including promotion of overall communication development, adjustment of the home environment to promote functional skills, assistive technology needs, and achievement of occupational therapy goals within the natural setting.
Working Conditions
Natural settings, Center, and home-based interventions shall require local travel. The work environment is in a program location, requiring frequent child and family contact. It is in general business office conditions, working with a computer, telephone, photocopy equipment, and fax machines.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to successfully perform the essential function of this job with reasonable accommodations considered. Ability to deal with a wide range of individual and programmatic issues. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Must have valid drivers license, safe driving record, automobile insurance, and own vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport. Must have and maintain pediatric CPR certification.
Benefits at Trudeau
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Employer Paid Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Trainings
- AAA Discount
- Verizon Discount
- Pet Insurance
