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Key
Responsibilities
Person-Centered Assessment & Service
Planning
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Conduct
comprehensive occupational profiles and functional assessments to identify
client strengths, needs, preferences, and barriers to community integration.
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Develop
individualized, measurable, and time-sensitive goals aligned with
client-driven service plans and housing stability objectives.
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Development and facilitation Integrate
trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices into evaluation and
intervention.
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of groups focused on, but not limited:
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Empowerment & Self-Identity
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Routines & Structure
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Wellness & Coping Skills
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Community & Social Engagement
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Creative Expressions
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Ensure
services uphold client dignity, rights, choice, and autonomy in accordance
with organizational policy and accreditation standards
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Adhere to
the principles of Trauma Informed Care to assure a safe treatment program.
Clinical
& Recovery Programming Duties
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Collaborate
with the HERO Clinical Director in the facilitation and development of
evidence-based occupational therapy recovery groups focused on:
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Relapse
prevention and recovery-supportive routines
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Emotional
regulation and coping strategies
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Executive
functioning and habit formation
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Health,
wellness, and self-management
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Provide
psychoeducation on sensory processing, stress response, trauma impact, and behavioral
patterns.
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Collaborate
with interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning and continuity of
care.
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Participate
in performance measurement discussions and contribute to outcome tracking and
program evaluation.
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Create and
maintain a work environment focused on problem-solving and conflict
resolution.
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With the leadership
team, participate in the development, review, and revision of program courses.
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Participate
in statistical and program evaluation reports.
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Effectively responds to client/consumer needs and problems,
initiates and maintains positive interactions, timely responses to phone
calls, e-mail, and other requests.
Functional
Skill Development, Housing Stability & Family-Centered Services
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Provide individual and group occupational therapy interventions
to strengthen Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities
of Daily Living (IADLs), including financial literacy and budgeting, time
management, organization, and household maintenance.
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Support community reintegration through transportation training,
community resource navigation, and development of sustainable daily routines.
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Adapt environments, routines, and interventions to promote
accessibility, reduce barriers, and enhance long-term independence.
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Develop and facilitate parenting and family-based groups focused
on establishing healthy routines, developmentally appropriate expectations,
emotional regulation within family systems, and household organization.
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Address the occupational needs of children and adolescents
related to education participation, social engagement, and meaningful leisure
activities.
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Provide accessible programming, which may include evening or
weekend sessions based on client and program needs.
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Support measurable family stabilization and housing outcomes
aligned with agency performance indicators
Academic
Partnership, Professional Practice & Quality Compliance
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Supervise
occupational therapy students (COTA, Level I, Level II, and OTD Capstone) in
accordance with university, licensure, and accreditation standards.
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Model
ethical clinical practice, professional boundaries, and adherence to state
licensure requirements.
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Engage in
ongoing professional development to ensure implementation of current
evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
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Maintain
accurate, timely, and objective documentation in compliance with CARF
standards, state licensure regulations, and organizational policies and
procedures.
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Participate
in performance improvement initiatives, risk management processes, incident
reporting protocols, and outcome measurement activities.
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Contribute
to data collection, outcome analysis, and policy review efforts to support
continuous quality improvement.
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Adhere to
HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations, ensuring all protected
health information, substance use treatment information, and agency business
remain secure and confidential.
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Respond
effectively and professionally to client needs, maintaining timely
communication via phone, email, and other methods while fostering respectful
and positive interactions.
Interpersonal Relationships
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Exhibits enthusiasm, courtesy, adaptability, flexibility, and
spirit of cooperation in the work environment.
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Maintains effective interpersonal relations with consumers,
peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors, and the general public. Using
language and behavior to promote dignity and respect.
Position
Requirements:
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Ability to recognize, assess, and determine treatment needs.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, with
responsibility to exercise substantial discretion and independent judgement.
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Understanding of and ability to work with people of diverse
cultural backgrounds.
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Proficiency with PC applications, including Microsoft
applications and EHR’s.
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Strong organizational and time management skills, as well as
attention to detail.
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Ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and balance long
and short-term projects simultaneously.
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Ability to work with staff quickly, accurately, and effectively
in a dynamic work environment.
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Knowledge of Recovery-Based, Stages-of-Change, Motivational
Interviewing,
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Cognitive-Behavioral, and various evidence-based, and culturally
competent treatment.
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Ensure
compliance with Federal, State, and local standards
Required
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate (OTD) in Occupational
Therapy.
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Active Nebraska Occupational Therapy License (or eligibility).
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Knowledge of trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented systems of
care, and community-based practice.
Preferred
Qualifications
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Experience in behavioral health, substance use recovery, or
community mental health.
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Experience working with individuals and families experiencing
homelessness.
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Experience supervising students or serving as a fieldwork
educator.
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Familiarity with accreditation standards (CARF or similar).
Work Environment
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This
position operates within residential recovery, shelter, and community-based
housing environments. Flexibility in scheduling may be required to meet
program and client accessibility needs, including limited evening or weekend
programming. Work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
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Standing - Periodically
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Sitting - Periodically
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Kneeling –
Periodically
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Pushing/Pulling– Periodically
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Lifting up to 20 pounds - Periodically
Great health benefits: Salary: $75,000-$90,000 Medical Dental, Vision, STD are covered 100% Salary: Based on Experience Other Benefits include: SIMPLE IRA with 3% match Paid PTO Complimentary Life Insurance, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance 11 paid holidays Free Planet Fitness membership to 36th & L location-$120 value! Free on-site lunches Monthly employee engagement activities, recognition opportunities and more!! Stephen Center offers competitive salaries and a full array of benefits commensurate with NAM Guidelines. Stephen Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Thank you for your interest in Stephen Center!
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