Occupational Therapist Programs

Occupational Therapist (Full-Time) - New Windsor Programs

Occupational Therapist (Full-Time) - New Windsor Programs
Orange County Educational Programs

For over 60 years, Abilities First, Inc. has been empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most vibrant, independent lives. From early education to adulthood, our wide range of services—including preschool and school programs, day and residential habilitation, community connections, and employment services—are designed to uplift every individual’s unique strengths and dreams.

We believe in the power of people—of every background, identity, and ability—to create change and build a more inclusive world. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio‑economic status, gender and gender identities. At Abilities First, you’ll join a mission‑driven team that values collaboration, celebrates individuality, and is dedicated to meaningful work.

If you're ready to turn your passion into purpose, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

Abilities First is seeking an Occupational Therapist for our Preschool and School Age Programs in New Windsor. This position offers the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team focusing on the educational programming for all children at every level of ability. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing all initial evaluations and periodic re‑evaluations of students, determining appropriate short and long‑term goals, evaluating new referrals to determine need for service, planning and implementing appropriate occupational therapy programs.

School hours are Monday‑Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm; 35 hours per week, 48 weeks per year (includes a 6‑week summer program)

$65,271‑$66,000

• Performs all initial evaluations and periodic re‑evaluations and determines appropriate short‑ and long‑term goals for students on caseload.
• Plans and implements appropriate occupational therapy program.
• Schedules assigned caseload in conjunction with classroom staff and other related services.
• Evaluates new referrals to determine need for service.
• Responsible for written documentation as required by school and preschool policies. Must adhere to paperwork deadlines, agency forms, and content.
• Assesses student’s needs (in collaboration with clinical and educational staff as indicated) and is responsible for recommending, fabricating, and adapting equipment for assigned caseload, according to Abilities First, Inc. policies and with assistance from equipment technician.
• Responsible for regularly communicating with parents, classroom staff, and related service personnel, regarding individual students' program and progress.
• Informs appropriate staff and parent/primary caretaker of need for periodic reassessment of student by a physician.
• Participates in staff meetings, team meetings, and parent/teacher conferences when indicated.
• Supervises COTA’s as assigned by Administrative Staff.
• Participates in supervision and training of Occupational Therapy and Occupational therapy Assistant affiliating students as assigned by Administrative Staff.
• As requested, attends CSE annual reviews and other such meetings relating to child’s therapy needs in the educational setting.
• Assists in maintenance of treatment sites.
• Provided departmental in services when indicated.
• Must have a current NYS driver’s license, free of moving violations (amendable to Class
  
  E); deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier.
• Ensures that employees follow the Code of Ethical and Legal Behavior and conform to the strictest standards of Corporate Compliance and HIPAA, as well as all federal, state, local and municipal laws and regulations.
• Follows all agency policy and procedures and demonstrates continuous regard to personal safety and the safety of others.
• Performs other appropriate job‑related activities as requested by your supervisor or as circumstances warrant.
• Adheres to State Education rules and regulations. Preschool employees must adhere to Office of Children and Family Services…