Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 1 OR 2

Job Class: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 1 or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 80466

• Location : Wadena

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/11/2024

• Closing Date : 12/30/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Brainerd AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / MSHS Wadena Dir Care

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 9:00am-5:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday & 1 Saturday per month

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range:

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2: $25.73 - $32.96 / hourly; $53,724 - $68,820 / annually

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 1: $23.76 - $30.43 / hourly; $49,611 - $63,538 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

• Work Area : MSHS Wadena

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $2500!

Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS) in Wadena is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team in providing rehabilitation and supportive residential services for individuals with serious mental health illness and possible co-occurring disorders. As an Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) facility, MSHS focuses on rehabilitative education, building interpersonal skills, and developing community engagement skills to increase each client's independence and self-management of their illness, behavior, and emotion.

Job duties include

• Facilitate and lead groups in skill building as well and individual skill building interventions for referred patients to assist with management of psychiatric and substance abuse disorder symptoms and improved functioning level.

• Implement selected activities and techniques with consideration for patient(s) age-specific needs, ethnic-cultural needs, level of cognitive functioning, level of adaptive functioning, and if relevant, post discharge services patients may receive in the community

• Observe and report progress of patients during interventions.

This position is being posted at multiple levels and the final classification will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must be licensed to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of Minnesota; OR be currently licensed to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in another state and must obtain licensure in Minnesota prior to appointment.

In addition, you must satisfy one of the following combinations of education and experience:

Occupational Therapy Assistant 1:

• Have an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Occupational Therapy Assistant 2:

• Have an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program; AND

• At least 18 months of post-licensure occupational therapy experience

OR

• Have an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program; AND

• Certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant; AND

• At least 6 months of professional, post-licensure occupational therapy experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.