Occupational Therapist

Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF)

Occupational Therapist

Springfield, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Who is NCYF?

    Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. (NCYF) is made up of a team of devoted and highly skilled professionals and paraprofessionals who provide quality care to the individuals we serve. Our agency is led by a passionate and involved leadership team based out of our Easthampton main office.

    NCYF opened its doors in 1972 and became incorporated in 1976. We’re an experienced agency with multiple locations which provide foster care services, in home therapy, outpatient therapy, treatment residences , and therapeutic day programs. For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to providing innovative and high quality care to our consumers. Our mission is to empower individuals, children, adults and families to live healthy and successful lives. Our values include respect, integrity, compassion and hope. We encompass these values in everything we do.

    NCYF provides paid training for all employees. We offer competitive wages, a dynamic work environment & the following benefits: Medical/Dental Insurance; Disability; Group Term Life/Voluntary Life; 401k Retirement; Paid Holidays/Vacation/Personal/Sick time; Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Member Discounts.

    Occupational Therapist

    Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc. seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist for our Residential Group homes directly serving at-risk youth. Must have high level of initiative, effective communication skills and ability to maintain proper boundaries. This Occupational Therapist will implement treatment plans, lead/model activities of daily living, teach/role model age-appropriate social and living skills, provide structure and support routines, support the treatment philosophy of the program, complete home making tasks, organize and inventory supplies, prepare meals, clean, and other various duties.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Master’s level Occupational Therapy license preferred

    Successful completion of required trainings once hired, including but not limited to CPI, CPR, First Aid

    Approved CORI & DCF background checks (preformed by the EEC)

    Approved driving background check

    Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

    AA/EOE: we believe diversity strengthens our organization!