Occupational Therapist Poughkeepsie, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=50+Delafield+Street+Poughkeepsie+NY+USA+12601) Job Type Full-time Description The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing quality occupational therapy services to program children. develops the establishment of a quality classroom environment which considers each child's motor development and needs in accordance with Agency philosophy, policies and program performance standards, and individualized education plans. Requirements: + Conducts therapy treatments following IEP mandates. + Maintains appropriate records to assess current progress of the specific IEP occupational objectives and disseminates information regarding child’s progress to other members of the treatment team/staff. + Creates behavior management systems and coordinates their use where appropriate. + Tests performed are appropriate for presenting problems. + Recommendations are appropriate for findings. + Monitors and records student progress. + Manages office space and equipment. + Communicates and interacts with team members. + Upon enrollment or intake, evaluates each child’s occupational needs and ability in preparation for diagnostic planning. + Responsible for reviewing material of incoming children and alerting appropriate staff to possible fine motor, gross motor and sensory disabilities. + May undertake individual/group therapy with children in need of such treatment. + Provides periodic in service training to staff on occupational disorders in children. + Develops occupational curriculum materials and coordinates their use in delivery of occupational services. Requirements + Licensed Occupational Therapist. + Experience with the population served preferred. Salary Description 73,655.40/year