Job Description

Job Description

Join the McCarton Foundation and help transform lives! We’re seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Therapy Documentation Assistant (TDA) to play a key role in our occupational therapy (OT) group sessions. At the McCarton Foundation, we are committed to delivering exceptional treatment to children with autism in underserved communities. As a pioneering organization, we strive to provide quality early intervention services that truly make a difference.

What You’ll Do

• Session Observation: Attend and observe all occupational therapy group sessions.
• Progress Tracking: Record and monitor the progress of each child during sessions.
• Data Capture: Accurately capture and organize program data for each child.
• Daily Documentation: Document daily activities with a focus on accuracy and detail.
• Report Writing: Synthesize observations and data into clear, cogent daily notes summarizing each child’s progress.
• Collaboration: Work closely with occupational therapists and team members to ensure thorough documentation.
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations regarding patient information.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, such as:
  
  • Elementary Education
  • Nursery - Grade 6 Elementary Education
  • Special Education
  • Students With Disabilities: Birth - Grade 2
  • Students With Disabilities: Grades 1 - 6
  • Child Psychology
  • Child Development
  • General Education
• Skills:
  • Strong observational and organizational abilities.
  • Excellent written communication skills, with a focus on clarity and conciseness.
  • Keen attention to detail and accuracy in data capture.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work within a team.
• Additional Knowledge: Familiarity with early childhood development and autism spectrum disorder is a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using basic computer applications for documentation.

Preferred Teaching Certifications

• Nursery - Grade 6
• Birth - Grade 2
• Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 6
• Students With Disabilities: Birth - Grade 2
• Students With Disabilities: Grades 1 - 6
• Special Education: Nursery or Kindergarten - Grade 12

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $45,000 a year or $21.63 an hour
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave.
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) program.
  • Valuable mentorship and hands-on supervision from experienced and qualified staff.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

About Us

The McCarton Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional treatment and services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. We believe in the potential of every child with developmental disabilities and strive to help them reach their full potential. Our McCarton Integrated Model combines speech and language therapy, fine and gross motor therapy, sensory integration therapy, socialization with peers, developmental play skills, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McCarton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Ready to make a difference? Apply today to join our team and contribute to our mission of transforming lives.

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