OTR Program Specialist – Waltham / Brookline

Position Summary:

The OTR Program Specialist is a new full time position that will be shared between our growing Parkinson's Family Support Program and our Visiting Nurse Association (VNA). This position works to provide innovative community based programming for people with Parkinson's disease and their family/caregivers as well as providing VNA visits to seniors with varying diagnoses as part of our community rehabilitation team. The OTR Program Specialist works collaboratively with the Parkinson's Family Support Team and VNA staff providing clinical, administrative, programmatic and therapeutic services and has the opportunity to contribute to the development of new programs, trainings and workshops.

Essential Job Functions:

• Implement programming for families affected by Parkinson's disease in Waltham and in the greater Boston community
• Maintain a half time caseload of VNA clients and comply with all documentation requirements
• Foster collaborative relationships both internally and externally with a range of professionals and organizations
• Facilitate Parkinson's Family Support Program activities
• Organize and facilitate groups for individuals with PD and their families
• Travel to meeting and community based programming sites
• Provide home health aide training on assistance with ADLs
• Other duties as assigned

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• MS in OT.
• Massachusetts state OT licensure
• Experience working with older adults with disabilities and their families in a community setting. Knowledge of neurological diseases and/or chronic disease processes required. Arts-related experience preferred. Group facilitation skills required.
• Must have driver's license & vehicle.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); ability to document in the VNA electronic record using a point of care device. 

 

JF&CS offers an excellent work environment with competitive salary and benefits. To apply for employment opportunities, please send resume with cover letter and salary requirements (unless otherwise noted) to:

 

Jewish Family & Children's Service

1430 Main Street

Waltham, MA 02451

Attn: Human Resources

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Email: HR@jfcsboston.org

Fax: 781-693-5072

 

 

We regret that we cannot take phone calls regarding this position. JF&CS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

                            

 

 

 

 

Occupational Therapist

VNA of Greater Lowell

The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a part time Occupational Therapist (24-30 hours, 4 days a week). Previous homecare experience preferred.

We offer an Excellent Benefits package including generous paid vacation/holiday and sick days, 403B plan, health and dental insurance, as well as mileage reimbursement.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to: Stephen Kirsch, Director of Human Resources, VNA of Greater Lowell, Inc., 336 Central Street, Lowell, MA 01852-2609; fax to: 978-441-0007; email to: skirsch@vnalowell.org; or call 978-805-2656.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

 

Bay Cove Human Services is a private, not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide variety of services to individuals and their families who face the life-long challenges of developmental disabilities, aging, mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction. We have a wide variety of programs available to our clients including residential services, employment support, and day habilitation programs. Bay Cove's 1,400 highly trained employees serve more than 12,000 individuals and their families each year at more than 100 different program sites throughout Greater Boston and southeastern Massachusetts.

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Occupational Therapist

Requisition #4495

Occupational Therapist (Early Intervention, Dorchester)

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9a-5p

Salary: $44,000

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Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy to children 0 to 3 years of age in their own homes (or day care).
• Participate in multidisciplinary assessmments and service planning for children and their families.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree and MA license in Occupational Therapy.
• Pediatric experience a plus.
• Driving License Required? Yes

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Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement/remission, paid vacation & holidays, sick time pay, and employee referral bonuses.
• T-accessible central office at North Station or Haymarket T stops. (Green Line or Orange Line)

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TO APPLY:
Email resumes to recruiter@baycove.org & please include the requisition number of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Bay Cove Human Services, 66 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114

Bay Cove is an Equal Opportunity Employer