What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Technician position at The Emerge Center?
Role Title: OT Tech
Job Family: Therapeutic Services
Supervisor: Assigned Occupational Therapist
Main Purpose of the Role: To support the direct services provided by the licensed OT in the group setting
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works directly with clients in the presence of a licensed occupational therapist in a structured environment.
- Provide a language rich environment for clients to foster development.
- Assist in program preparation for OT sessions.
- Follow all behavioral protocols as outlined by supervisors.
- Assist clients in toileting and self-help skills such as dressing and tooth brushing with direct supervision from therapy team member.
- Maintain a clean and organized work space including sanitizing toys, work surfaces, and seats as necessary.
- Supervise clients on the playground and other play areas at all time to ensure a safe and therapeutic setting.
- Follow all instructions and guidelines outlined by OT in charge of each particular session
- Arrive on time
- Assist the OTs with maintaining safety and order within the OT environment
- Treat all clients and families with equal respect and compassion
- Using strategies as instructed by OT, to help to effectively manage behavior using principles of behavior modification with focus on positive behavior support
- Prepare any materials needed for OT session as directed by OT
- Assist OT with facilitation of play skills and peer interaction, as instructed.
- Provide support during structured time to help maintain attention and participation of children, as instructed
- Facilitate each child's goals during outside play time, as instructed
- Assist to maintain safety and control during hallway transitions, outside play, and cafeteria
- Follow all instructions regarding dietary restrictions or allergies for each child
- Follow all protocols re: infection control and HIPAA/confidentiality
- Maintain a clean environment during session; clean up all materials at session end and make sure room is in order for next session
- Set aside and sanitize all toys that were mouthed during session
- Refer all parent questions to the licensed OT; refrain from giving any information to parents
- Uphold the values/attitudes that will strengthen the Emerge Center and maintain its mission
Qualifications:
Required
Preferred
Qualifications
- H.S. graduate
- Enrolled in related, pre-professional coursework
Experience
- No experience required
- Previous exposure or experience with children
Prior Knowledge
- Ability to follow directions
- Ability to work effectively with children
- Basic understanding of child development
Essential Job
Functions
- Able to be consistently present at assigned job location
- Physically able to lift 50 pounds
- Physically able to move quickly about a room or run short distance
- Physically able to move from sit to stand with ease
- Physically able to maneuver around a playground
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