Occupational Therapist

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Child and Family Well Being Job Classification Title Occupational Therapist (NS) Position Number 60040291 Grade MH17 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work The Sandhills CDSA is one of a statewide network of 16 regional agencies that provide interdisciplinary early intervention services through the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program (NC ITP). The CDSA is the local lead agency for the Infant Toddler Program (ITP), a federally mandated program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which serves children ages birth to 3 years, who have or who are at risk for developmental disabilities, and their families. Lead agency responsibilities include the oversight of the administration of the Infant Toddler Program, ensuring that evaluation, case management and early intervention services are available within a multi-county catchment area and that children eligible for the program receive recommended services either through a network of enrolled early intervention service providers or directly from the CDSA. This position will be responsible for provision of Occupational Therapy (OT) services for infants, toddlers and their families enrolled in the N.C. ITP and is necessary to ensure provision of OT services as mandated by Part C of IDEA and in compliance with all federally regulated timelines. Failure to fill this position will result in a lack of adequate OT service availability for children and families entitled to receive this service through the N.C. ITP under IDEA. Additionally, this position will be responsible for completing eligibility determination evaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team for children referred to the N.C. ITP program; failure to fill this position could also impact timely completion of eligibility evaluations in compliance with federal regulations and state and program policies and procedures. The primary functions of this position are to provide occupational therapy evaluations and treatment, to conduct developmental evaluations of birth to 3-year-old children to determine eligibility for the Infant-Toddler Program, and to assess child and family needs for early intervention supports and services, including evaluation for appropriate assistive technology. All evaluations and services are provided as a member of a multidisciplinary team at the Sandhills Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA). Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range $66,696 -$110,049 Recruitment Range $66,696 - $75,190 Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Experience with pediatric population Knowledge and experience related to sensory integration Physical Requirements (If Applicable): Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA’s catchment area. Light work with some physical lifting. This work also requires the ability to participate in activities developmentally appropriate to infants and toddlers. Physical effort also occurs when driving a car or attending a home visit This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. This Position is 100% Federally Funded Physical Requirements: Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA’s catchment area. Light work with some physical lifting. This work also requires the ability to participate in activities developmentally appropriate to infants and toddlers. Physical effort also occurs when driving a car or attending a home visit About The Division of Child and Family Well-Being: The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to promote healthy and thriving children in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities. The division includes complementary programs that primarily serve children and youth to improve their health and well-being. Compensation & Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).  Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.   Visit website for  State Benefits Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS:  https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ . DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incar