Infant Toddler Services of Kansas Occupational Therapist

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13564726 Sunflower Diversified Services Department: Early Education Center Position Title: Infant Toddler Services of Kansas Occupational Therapist (OT) Reports to: Manager of Infant Toddler Services or Director of Early Education Center Supervises: NA Qualifications: Minimum of Kansas licensure or certification in Occupational Therapy Clean background check License/ Certification: Maintain 1st Aid, CPR, HIPPA, BBP, Abuse/Neglect/Ethics, and OSHA certifications Valid Kansas Drivers License with a good driving record Kansas licensure or certification in Occupational Therapy Family Service Coordinator certificate (obtained after hire) Education: Minimum of Masters degree or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy Position Summary: The OT will serve on a transdisciplinary team for families enrolled in the Infant Toddler Program. The OT will provide comprehensive and integrated support as outlined in the Part C Program Manual for Infants and Toddlers in Kansas This team member will also provide coaching and training within ones scope of practice to other team members as well as families. Experience: Experience in special education and/or special needs program environment for infants and toddlers Skills: Must be able to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions Ability to multitask Good with details Good verbal and written communication skills Work independently with little or no supervision Working Conditions: 90% indoor 10% outdoor Environmental conditions vary by work site and employees are required to work at community locations Employee assumes responsibility in developing work schedule with approval from supervisor that typically reflect hours Monday-Friday but schedules and hours vary based on need Employees are expected to remain flexible and cooperative. Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, kneel, stoop, squat, talk, walk, sit, and hear Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, manipulate tools, and grasp objects Ability to listen and remember information Ability to speak clearly May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases May be exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security Job Responsibilities: Personal conduct must contribute to positive working relationships with co-workers, families and administration