Occupational Therapist

This position provides clinical OT services to assigned caseload of Adult ID/DD individuals living in a state DD facility in Kinston, NC.  This therapist is responsible for planning, development, implementation, and coordination all aspects of OT service delivery through the transdisciplinary team process for assigned caseload.  Job responsibilities include the following:

•  Provides evaluation, consultation, program planning, treatment, and in-servicing as related to addressing identified occupational performance needs.

• Works collaboratively with other professionals in adaptive seating systems and oral motor/swallowing assessments.

• The OTR/L is responsible for addressing adaptive equipment needs, participation in the team process, and provides consultative services.

• This therapist will have the opportunity to work with COTA/L that is assigned to the caseload and OT students.

Work Location: Occupational Therapy Department

Work Hours: Monday - Friday                               

About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees.  In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility.

 Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.  We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

  Please click on the following link  https://vimeo.com/185000006 to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of occupational therapy as applicable to residents with IDD and residents with multiple diagnosis.

•  Knowledge of functional anatomy, physiology, and skeletal biomechanics.

• Working knowledge of positioning, sensory processing, behavioral techniques, and developmental disabilities.

• Skills in the design and fabrication of a variety of splints, supports/devices and seating systems for multi-handicapped resident.

• Ability to evaluate resident, provide treatment and denote progress in the evaluative evaluation in a transdisciplinary team meetings.

• Ability to work effectively with residents, caregivers, medical, nursing, and other professionals on a routine basis.

Management Preferences:

• Experience in one or more of the following:   PAMs, kinesiotaping, aquatics therapy, dual diagnosis (ID/MI, ID/Autism), mental health experience/mental health groups, community re-intergration, functional cognitive/executive function activities, adaptive equipment/environmental modifications.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others, time management skills and flexibility in daily schedule.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to engage in heavy work of exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Ability to physically stoop, bend, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push/pull and lift to complete job tasks.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience". If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both.  See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the State of North Carolina.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-

employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy.  Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations.  For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at (252) 208-4293.  

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