Occupational Therapist

Description

Come work at one of the Best Workplaces in Colorado!

The Resource Exchange (TRE)

“If there was a Hall of Fame for employers in The Gazette’s Best Workplaces program, The Resource Exchange would be in it – the Colorado Springs nonprofit has been honored for five consecutive years and this year is the top workplace among the largest employers.”

-The Gazette, December 5, 2022

TRE is a place where:

• You will thrive if you have a passion for empowering and advocating for people
• You will impact others by working in partnership with people, families, and community partners to strengthen families and build inclusive communities
• You will be part of a team that voted for TRE to win the “Best Workplace” award for 5 consecutive years

Who We Are:

With the support of over 400 extraordinarily talented staff, The Resource Exchange serves over 9,000 infants, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors who have a variety of disabilities, delays, mental health or long-term care needs in El Paso, Pueblo, Teller, and Park counties advocating for independence and inclusion using a person-centered approach in coordinating care, promoting choices, and collaborating with community partners.

What We Offer:

• Health, dental, vision, employer paid life and disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance just to name a few
• Flexible work schedules (really, we mean it!)
• Half Day Fridays!
• Paid Time Off (with your Birthday off paid!)
• Holiday hours to celebrate what is most important to you
• 401K with employer contributions
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities
• Leadership, Career Development, and Workgroup Opportunities
• And more!

Qualifications

The Resource Exchange 

Position Title: Occupational Therapist 

Department: Child and Family Services 

Reports to: Early Intervention Team Lead 

FLSA: Exempt 

Supervisor responsibilities: N/A 

Starting Range: $80,084.31 - $83,441.65 annually * rates reflect FY24-25 and subject to change, contact hr@tre.org to confirm rates.

Benefits offered: Health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K, and other supplemental insurance options. 

General Description: 

Provide early intervention services utilizing occupational therapy expertise, family and community centered practices to ensure families have options in fostering the early development of their child. Work in mobile community-centered environment using electronic and web-based documents and record keeping. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

1. Assessment  

1. Provide assessment of motor and assistive technology/adaptive equipment needs when requested by the IFSP team.  

1. Complete on-going assessment according to system policy.  

1. Intervention  

1. Provide evidence-based interventions based on the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP).  

1. Utilize intervention strategies that build on the routines of the child and family and may occur in multiple natural environments.  

1. Utilize early childhood best practices that look at the whole child not just individual modalities.  

1. Serve as primary provider for assigned children.  Utilize team-based consultations from other team members.  

1. Teaming  

1. Provide consultation in team meeting and 1:1 when requested by Transdisciplinary Team.  

1. Partner with parents and professionals to write and implement formal and informal plans.  

1. Participate in periodic and annual IFSP reviews of assigned children.  

1. Work together with team and family to ensure a smooth transition from Part C to Part B or other community settings.  

1. Parent Support  

1. Empower parents to carry on learning in natural environments.  

1. Foster leadership and positive regard for families.  

1. Respond to cultural and linguistic diversity in families.  

1. Adhere to procedural safeguards under Part C of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  

1. Administration  

1. Complete all appropriate paperwork related to the provision of occupational therapy services for all assigned cases in a timely manner.  

1. Maintain personal professional continuing education.  

1. Attend meetings, public awareness activities, and community events related to the provision of early intervention services.  

1. Perform driving responsibilities as related to the job.  

1. A working (personal) vehicle, valid CO driver’s license (unless active Military family), and minimum insurance levels ($100,000/$300,000/$100,000 liability coverage)                 

1. Provide mentoring to contracted Physical Therapists and Assistants, Occupational Therapists & Assistants and Early Intervention Specialists.  

1. Assist in the development of continuing education to staff and contracted service providers.  

1. Completes and documents targeted case management (TCM) activities according to CMS and   

1. DDD rules, as appropriate.  

1. Other duties as assigned. 

Other Duties/Responsibilities: 

1. Participate in professional opportunities (committees, workshops, conferences, journal readings) based on personal professional development plan.  

Job Qualifications: 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

Minimum: One-year experience working with young children with disabilities or delays.  

Preferred: Three years working with young children in a transdisciplinary team model. 

Education and Experience Requirements:   

Minimum: BA in Occupational Therapy and Colorado licensure/certification as an Occupational Therapist. Knowledge of Part C of IDEA, natural environments and daily routines, evaluation techniques and tools as pertaining to early childhood.  Ability to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.  Ability to facilitate group meetings.  Knowledge of community resources and supports available to families. Experience working with young children with special needs, including infants and toddlers, and their families. Intermediate level of computer application and mobile technology expertise.  

Preferred: MA in Occupational Therapy. Working knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs and requirements; experience working with persons with disabilities. Knowledge of and experience working with community resources and resource development. Experience with specialized motor interventions for infants and toddlers. Experience in the assessment of need and implementation of adaptive equipment and assistive technology for infants and toddlers.  Experience in sensory disorders, oral motor and feeding issues. 

Material and Equipment Directly Used:  Computers/tablets, Printers, Copy Machines, Personal Vehicle, Cell phones/telephone, Cloud based systems and software, etc. 

Working Environment/Physical Activities: Office, community, private residences, commercial properties, and virtual environment settings.  Moderate physical activity required, such as walking, sitting, standing, and lifting up to 20 pounds. A working vehicle, valid CO driver’s license (unless active Military family), and minimum insurance levels ($100,000/$300,000/$100,000 liability coverage) are required. 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.  Therefore, The Resource Exchange reserves the right to amend and/or modify this job description at any time. The Resource Exchange also reserves the right to stipulate hours of employment; work schedules may be changed to respond to business requirements. 

Salary : $80,084 - $83,442