Occupational Therapy Aide Jobs

JOB SUMMARY: This is a non-technical position assisting rehabilitation restorative regime and general operation of the occupational therapy program. Incumbents may also carry out routine departmental housekeeping and helper tasks as assigned. The employee reports directly to and works under the instruction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist or an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Incumbents receive on-the-job training in routine occupational therapy related duties. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER: A) One (1) year of full-time or its part-time equivalent paid experience in a patient contact field in an occupational therapy setting, OR; B) Two (2) years of full-time or its part-time equivalent paid experience in direct patient care, such as nursing assistant, nurse’s aide, etc., in a rehabilitative setting, OR; C) Completion of thirty (30) semester credit hours toward a degree in Occupational Therapy or closely related field, OR: D) Certification by New York State Education department as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, OR; E) Any equivalent combination of training and experience as described by the limits of (A), (B), (C), and (D) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A candidate needs to have received their primary COVID-19 vaccination series. Candidates for employment with Monroe County Government will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, along with a background investigation. Failure to meet the standards may result in disqualification. If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: From July 2022 through October 2023 Monroe County will be providing full-time employees a quarterly $500 retention payment.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be a resident of Monroe County at the time of appointment and for at least four (4) months at the time of examination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,613.34 - $46,918.98 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rochester, NY 14620: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person