Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention and Preschool

Modified: July 1, 2020 11:19am

COUNTY OF ERIE - DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
invites applications for the position of:

Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention and Preschool

#42-248 - Open Competitive (open to the public)

Salary: $36.59 per Session
Opening Date: July 1, 2020
Closing Date: July 31, 2020
Application fee: $20.00

Residence Requirements:

THERE ARE NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXAMINATION.  There are three anticipated vacancies at the Erie County Medical Center. 

The eligible list resulting from this examination will not supersede currently existing promotional eligible lists for this title, if any. The duration of all promotional eligible lists is four years from date of establishment unless otherwise indicated.

Examples of Duties:

An Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention and Preschool plans and implements occupational therapy (OT) services to children, birth to five (5) years of age, enrolled in the Early Intervention and Preschool Programs at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation; 

Conducts occupational therapy assessments to determine motor skills and functional activities; prepares assessment reports;

Plans and provides OT services in the child's least restrictive environment as outlined in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Plan (IEP);

Plans, develops and implements age-appropriate outcomes and goals for the student;

Maintains regular communication with families, caregivers, general education teachers and other treatment team members;

Prepares and maintains records and reports;

Represents Pediatric Educational and Diagnostic Services (PEDS) - ECMC at IFSP and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings;

Attends and participates in team conferences.

Qualifications:

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates must meet one of the following requirements on or before July 31st, 2020:

Possession of a license to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of New York at the time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License and use of a private automobile at the time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;

Possession of Occupational Therapy certification* (see Note) as issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment;

Section 424-a of the Social Services law requires the local social services district to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated child abuse or maltreatment report on file with the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. All potential employees for this position will be requested to sign the necessary clearance form prior to being advised that they will be hired. Refusal to sign will be cause to an automatic non-selection.

Notes:

1. Permanent appointments made to licensed Occupational Therapist titles at ECMCC prior to March 1, 2018, are not required to maintain NBCOT certification and shall remain deemed qualified for this title.

Examination date:

July 31, 2020

Applications Must Be Postmarked or Hand Delivered By:

July 31, 2020

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination.

Subjects of Examination:

The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience.  You are, therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.

In your summary of training include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended.  You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of attendance.  Also include a copy of your professional license or documentation indicating eligibility for licensure.  Specify the date that your license was first issued.

In your summary of experience, you must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each.  Be specific; vagueness and ambiguity will NOT be resolved in your favor.  Candidates who submit incomplete applications or documentation may be disqualified.

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A $20.00 filing fee is required for this exam. The required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.