Justice Resource Institute
Location
Waltham, MA | United States
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Who we are looking for: Are you the Part Time Occupational Therapist we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our youth!
Rediscovery is a therapeutic-based group home with a focus on independent living skill building for males between ages 16-21. Youth at Rediscovery are able to safely access the community independently and are able to utilize learned coping mechanisms with the support of our comprehensive team including clinical and direct care staff.
JRI provides the training so that: - YOU will be able to provide OT services while developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with clinicians by selecting therapeutic activities designed to achieve therapeutic goals for our students such as; self-care and wellness, independent life skills, and sensory modulation, etc. as well as activities of daily living
- YOU will be able to provide documentation on service recipient's treatment plans, progress, and evaluation results per OT policy to provide information concerning content and effectiveness of Occupational Therapy treatment, recommend additional interventions, as indicated.
- YOU will be able to create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students in developing and by role modeling effective strategies.
Why JRI? - Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
- Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Requirements: - Must be 21 years of age.
- Master's Degree and licensure in Occupational Therapy required.
- Experience working with diverse families, cultures, children and adolescents preferred.
- Maintains valid driver's license as transporting clients is required.
- Available to work evenings, holidays, weekend shifts as required.
- At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our clients!
- Background and driving record checks will be performed
JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.
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