Occupational Therapist at COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT – Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Description:

Implement skilled occupational therapy services in the inclusive preschool setting, including structured assessments, screenings, treatment, and documentation of contact with children and families. Creates and offers training to staff on physical development and appropriate interventions. Provides fine motor and sensory interventions as they apply to children.

Pay: $44.17/ hr.

About CPCD:

At CPCD, we provide more than 1,100 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week):

CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.

• Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.

• Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.

Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment

• $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees.

• $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.

Employee Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
• Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.

Please Note: The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.

• Earned and maintained certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

• Current Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) license.

• Must possess or obtain (within 6 months of hire) a Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services Provider license.

• Adhere to the code of ethics of the Occupational Therapy profession

• Ability to successfully work with all stakeholders.

• Must become knowledgeable about CPCD’s policies, rules, and regulations with respect to all functions performed.

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of privileged and personal information of students, families, and staff.

• Ability to support a diverse and dynamic caseload by providing direct and consultative services to students with a wide range of special needs using knowledge of Occupational Therapy theories and practices.

• Ability to identify and support the sensory-motor needs of students.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Possess strong collaboration skills to work successfully with a variety of personality styles across different settings and teams.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).

• Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood education

• Understanding of an inclusive service delivery model

• Experience administering and scoring standardized tests relevant for the preschool population

Equal Opportunity Employer

CPCD is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.