Occupational Therapist - Youth Program

Brief Description The Guild utilizes the collaborative efforts of leading professionals, best-practice approaches, tailored curricula and unmatched care to treat the individuals we serve.

Mission : The mission of The Guild for Human Services is to educate, encourage and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities so they may achieve their full potential to lead high-quality lives and participate meaningfully in the community.

At The Guild you can join a workforce of creative, dedicated, and passionate employees working every day to enhance the lives of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and other challenges.

Summary : The Occupational Therapist will provide services within The Guild for Human Services Program for individuals 6-22 years old who are diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, including autism, along with concurrent mental health diagnoses and challenging behaviors. This position will be an integral piece of an interdisciplinary team whose primary goal is to provide effective interventions that lead to an improved quality of life, community inclusion, and functional skills development.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Implement direct services using an integrated model of treatment implementation – designed to promote generalization to school, work, community, and home settings.
• Provide collaborative consultation and training to the student team, using modeling as well as instruction regarding students’ needs.
• Provide treatments using adaptive equipment, fine motor and gross motor skill development, vocational and life skills training, ADL and IADL training, and self-regulation training.
• Work in an interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatments plans aimed at improving student quality of life; specifically engagement in functional skill development, vocational skills, and community inclusion.
• Document clinical notes, complete progress reports, IEP/treatment plan information, and re-evaluations as required and requested by the team.
• Participate in any team meetings pertaining to assigned individuals or program planning, as directed.
• Engage in the de-escalation of individuals.
• Able to attend training as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including inclement weather situations.
• Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, a desire to enrich individuals' lives and a willingness to learn from skilled professionals.
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job.
• Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportation of individuals.
• The ability to restrain individuals during a crisis using CPI.
• Must possess sufficient use of the senses of vision, hearing, and touch to observe effectively in residential, community, and clinical settings.

Requirements Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Certified by NBOT and licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Must be able to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including working with Mobile Crisis Team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• A valid driver's license
• Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.

Summary The Guild offers :

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment
• Generous paid time off
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Why Should You Apply: As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day. Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.