What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS YVS Occupational Therapist 3 position at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services?
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DSHS DDA Yakima Valley School Occupational Therapist 3
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals through Occupational Therapy? Join the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) at Yakima Valley School (YVS) where we are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Occupational Therapist 3 to join our team and provide exceptional treatment services in our Individual Habilitation Center.
Lead and Coordinate: Oversee Occupational Therapy clinical activities, including assessments, treatments, and workplace consultations. Collaborate and Innovate: Work as a key member of our interdisciplinary team, contributing to the development and implementation of performance standards, policies, and procedures. Enhance Workplace Safety: Conduct consultations to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and adjust job roles for safer, more comfortable work environments. Ensure Quality and Compliance: Monitor and ensure the quality of services provided, adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Join us at Yakima Valley School and be a part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Apply today and help us create a safer, healthier environment for all!
Opportunities performed on - site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some Of What You’ll Do
Professionals with:
Interested or have questions? Apply online please attach or send a resume or CV to kathy.simmons@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 00079.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that p eople find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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DSHS DDA Yakima Valley School Occupational Therapist 3
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals through Occupational Therapy? Join the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) at Yakima Valley School (YVS) where we are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Occupational Therapist 3 to join our team and provide exceptional treatment services in our Individual Habilitation Center.
Lead and Coordinate: Oversee Occupational Therapy clinical activities, including assessments, treatments, and workplace consultations. Collaborate and Innovate: Work as a key member of our interdisciplinary team, contributing to the development and implementation of performance standards, policies, and procedures. Enhance Workplace Safety: Conduct consultations to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and adjust job roles for safer, more comfortable work environments. Ensure Quality and Compliance: Monitor and ensure the quality of services provided, adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Join us at Yakima Valley School and be a part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Apply today and help us create a safer, healthier environment for all!
Opportunities performed on - site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some Of What You’ll Do
- Perform evaluations/assessments and treatment programs based on the needs identified by evaluations.
- Develop, monitor, and implement performance standards, policies, and procedures to ensure quality of services provided and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards pertaining to OT services.
- Assists in directing and coordinating occupational therapy program.
- Work closely with Therapy Team of professionals (OT, PT, ST, Rec, and Dietary).
- Provide consultation/evaluation for individuals using respite services.
- Report results to the interdisciplinary team and develop appropriate Individual Plans of Care (IPOC) for each individual.
- Assess the need for fabrication of and/or ordering adaptive equipment/mechanical supports such as splints, wheelchairs, tables and eating aids. Design and develop as needed. Assess and follow for maintenance.
- Train staff as needed in recommended eating modification, adaptive equipment, modifications to activities of daily living, physical positioning, or active and passive range of motion activities.
- Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the development and monitoring of IPOC.
- Consult with physicians, ARNPs, nurses, physical therapist, and others regarding occupational therapy program.
- May supervise and instruct occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapist trainees, and other staff in performance of therapeutic activities.
- Ensure procedures and standards are met for services provided in specialty, monitors quality assurance activities.
Professionals with:
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program AND successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination;
- Three years of professional occupational therapy experience AND a State of Washington license as an Occupational Therapist or have a valid probational certificate issued by the State of Washington to practice Occupational Therapy.
- Equivalent education/ experience to include successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification/ examination;
- In-training: This position may be filled at the in-training level of an Occupational Therapist 1. See Training Plan below:
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program AND Successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification examination
- A State of Washington license as an Occupational Therapist or have a valid probational certificate issued by the State of Washington to practice Occupational Therapy.
- Equivalent education/experience to include successful completion of American Occupational Therapy Association certification/ examination
- Ability to train direct care staff in conduct activities of daily living programs.
- Ability to develop, observe and monitor individual dining programs.
- Ability to maintain records, data, and information in prescribed confidential manner.
- Ability to plan and develop effective teaching/habilitation/individualized strategies.
- Ability to prepare clear, concise reports, assessment, evaluation, programs and recommendations.
- Possess basic computer skills including use of email, word processing, excel and internet access.
- Ability to read and implement policies or rules/regulations of considerable complexity. Organize the work environment; prioritize work assignments to meet timelines and/ or priorities.
- Ability to identify abuse, neglect, mistreatment, exploitation and/ or abandonment, report per agency policies and procedures and fulfill requirements as a mandatory reporter.
Interested or have questions? Apply online please attach or send a resume or CV to kathy.simmons@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 00079.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that p eople find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
i s a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
