Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Why Join Bashor?
At Bashor Children’s Home, we believe in creating a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where children and families can heal and grow. Our team members are difference-makers who bring hope and stability to those we serve. If you’re looking for a career where your skills and heart can make a lasting impact, Bashor is the place for you.
A few of our most popular benefits include:

• Health and dental insurance
• Generous holiday schedule
• Life insurance and retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• A supportive team culture with a mission-driven focus

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM-4:30PM or 8:30AM - 5PM

Hourly Rate: Beginning at $21/hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification from Indiana Board of Occupational Therapy at the time of appointment and must maintain current certification throughout employment in this classification.
• Experience working within a school setting. Experience in a pediatric setting a plus.
• Able to pass required background checks, physical and drug screen.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement as it relates to organizational development and service delivery.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet usage.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide care and service in a manner consistent with Bashor’s treatment philosophy that is solution-focused, evidence-based, and family/client centered.
• Assist in supplementing, enhancing, and extending occupational therapy programs.
• Carry out activities designed by OTR to assist with assessment, intervention, treatment, and activities to enhance motor, sensory, self-regulatory, feeding, and other functional abilities.
• Assist OTR with screenings, assessments, and occupational therapy services.
• Follow and implement documented IEP plans or protocols.
• Document student progress toward meeting established objectives and report the information to the OTR.
• Assist the OTR during assessments with formal documentation.
• Prepare prior authorizations for residents.
• Prepare therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities.
• Adapt or modify instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities for teacher use in the classroom.
• Assist in maintaining resident records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and monthly reports.
• Assist in organizing activities such as displaying educational materials, arranging furniture to facilitate instructional requirements, and creating an orderly and clean learning environment.
• Implement behavior management programs for students as designed by certified staff, observe and report significant student behavior, behavioral patterns, and/or other problems to the OTR.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and functional work environment by maintaining awareness of issues related to the physical plant.
• Plan and deliver in-service programs as needed for direct care staff.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by respective supervisor or as warranted by the needs of the Agency.