Job Title:Coordinator II

Location:Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name:SPF - School Based Therapies

Req #:0000204339

Status:Salaried

Shift:Day

Pay Range: $40.00 - $55.00, Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience,

Job Summary

Focused on supporting and improving a childs ability to participate as successfully and fully in their school environment utilizing occupation therapy methods and methodologies,

Essential Job Functions

Adhere to the principles of the Professional Code of Ethics and the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Statutes and Regulations for a licensed Occupational Therapist

Available during the regular school hours at assigned site and for required meetings within the parameters of the scheduled work day

Is adept in utilizing the educational model of service vs,

the medical model of service in regards to the development and maintenance of a students therapy program

Demonstrate good and timely communication skills to receive or convey essential and important information, for example reports and evaluations, to pertinent educational staff, CSH School Services staff, parents, student and other necessary entities,

Will participate in IEP and other school meetings when appropriate,

Such meetings could be in person, by phone or by virtual meeting platform

Display good collaborative skills which are crucial in formulating a specialized transdisciplinary plan for a student in their educational program

Provide necessary instruction, training, supervision and monitoring of school personnel in the use of a prescribed therapeutic plan, technique, or modality

Carry out assessment, reassessment and evaluation procedures for referred students, meeting district and CSH School Services requirements and timelines

Plan, develop and implement therapeutic interventions that are goal oriented and educationally relevant

Complete all necessary documentation, databases, schedules and billing logs in accordance with CSH School Services department policy and assigned district or schools policy

Maintain and be accountable for therapy inventory and equipment

Complete all assigned mandatory education requirements within stated timeframes

Develop and maintain all professional skills and competencies appropriate to job assignment

May participate in the training and supervision of clinical fieldwork students according to stated student program objectives

Meet productivity expectations for assigned schedule

Support efforts to accomplish the goals of Children s Specialized Hospitals School Services, representative of our organization not as an independent contractor adhering to the noncompete policies of the organization

Coordinator II Job Functions:

A Coordinator II level occupational therapist may function as a staff therapist, but at a level higher than an intermediate therapist,

This means that the Coordinator II has responsibility for their assigned direct services workload and will also be responsible for the following duties:

Coordinate the activities and service provision for designated contract sites, as assigned by the administrative director,

Maintain ongoing communication with the special education supervisors to facilitate use of available therapists

Collaborate with the administrative director and or coordinators to complete performance appraisals and when needed performance management plans of assigned staff

Coordinate supervision of OTA s and entry level therapists with the administrative director of therapy services and or coordinators

Supervise scheduling in assigned districts to ensure quality and efficiency of service delivery

Assume responsibility for monitoring referrals and confirmations from assigned school districts,

Coordinate the evaluations of out of district students as requested by the assigned districts

Develop action plans to address problems requiring immediate solutions in the absence of the administrative director,

Collaborate with other senior staff members, coordinators, and the administrative director in developing and updating operational procedures

Assist the administrative director in determining the contractual and staffing needs for service delivery in the assigned districts

Contribute to the orientation proces new staff members to their assigned district

Assume responsibility for making sure that all therapists maintain updated databases, referral tracking, schedules and SEMI tracking

Monitor and mentor staff regarding best practice for school based OT services

Along with the coordinators and administrative director, provide oversight with monitoring staff documentation and services for quality control

Maintain communication with staff regarding district and department updates

Assign responsibilities to the lead and/or senior therapist as deemed appropriate

Assist the administrative director in all matters pertaining to the regulations regarding the provision of occupational therapy services in the state of NJ,

This includes maintenance of licenses, certifications and other documentation as required by districts, the Department of Education, and other accrediting bodies,

Advise the director regarding the supervisory and licensing needs of the therapy staff,

Serve as resource coordinator for those children requiring supplemental aids and services beyond what is generally provided within school district resources,

This includes, but is not limited to, children referred by sending districts to out of district placements, children requiring specialized equipment for school functioning and or children who have recently undergone medical intervention that has a significant impact on school performance

Demonstrate knowledge of ADA and section 504 as they pertain to least restrictive environment issues and will assist the administrative director in addressing those issues for customers,

Assist the administrative director with therapist recruitment efforts,

Collaborate with senior therapists and the administrative director to establish preliminary needs for budget information for staffing and equipment,

In collaboration with the administrative director, will provide supervision of the senior staff, ensuring seniors are fulfilling their job specific responsibilities,

In conjunction with the administrative director, initiate and maintain communication with District Special Education Directors Supervisors as appropriate

Regularly monitor department functions with an eye for improving quality and efficiency of services and procedures, and generate suggestions for improvement in these areas,

Maintain ongoing communication with the coordinators and/or administrative director regarding district operations,

Assume responsibility for other duties as specifically requested by the administrative director, director of operations and/or vice president,

Formal Education and Job Related Experience

Minimum of Bachelor Degree,

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program,

Certification

School Certification in NJ

License

NJ Consumer Affairs Occupational Therapy License

Education and Experience Additional Comments

One must have at least five years clinical experience, two of which must be in pediatrics; and must demonstrate competency in school-based practice,

It is preferable that the Coordinator II has at least one year of practical experience at Children s Specialized Hospital School Services, demonstrating an understanding of department policy and procedures,