Company name
Sacred Heart University
Location
Fairfield, CT, United States
Employment Type
Part-Time
Industry
Part Time, Healthcare, Occupational Therapy
Posted on
Mar 08, 2023
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Horizons - Occupational Therapist
Category:
Academics
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Department:
Horizons [UCH]
Locations:
Fairfield, CT
Posted:
Mar 8, 2023
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
PT No Benefits
Position ID:
159820
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About Sacred Heart University:
As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
View SHU's Faculty Experts Here
Job Description:
Social Worker/Therapeutic Providers are essential positions in the Horizons at SHU community and make up the Social-Emotional Response Team. Individuals hired for these positions make up and collaborate with the Social-Emotional Response Team which serves as a resource for teachers/staff, students, and families during a six-week summer academic/enrichment program.
Responsibilities Include:
Take the lead on recommending supplies to aid in student regulation and organizing/designing the coregulation space
Provide training to staff and especially SEL Response team on effective coregulation strategies including the use of the supplies/tools and play
Provide frontline crisis response and facilitation of co-regulatory practices with students who are struggling to maintain emotional regulation
Facilitate an emotionally safe and trauma-responsive environment within the co-regulation space
Coordinate and/or provide students with one-on-one sessions as needed and in small groups and/or affinity groups
Engage in classroom observation and provide consultation to teachers regarding student social emotional learning, student behavior, individual student situations, inclusive practices, and classroom management
Maintain records of student progress/data
Maintain professional boundaries and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners
Interface with families and provide feedback and resources for their children
Provide and/or collaborate on professional development for staff as needed
Attend all professional development sessions and staff meetings and participate in set up & clean up prior to the start, and at the end, of the program
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Knowledge and Skills Needed:
Minimum 2-4 years of experience working with children in a K-8 school setting preferred
Knowledge of trauma-responsive occupational therapy practices and working with under-resourced communities preferred
Strong commitment to the Horizons at SHU mission and working agreement
Commitment to being involved in our community during the six-week summer enrichment program and through participation in year-round events.
Master's degree required
Effective oral and communication skills
Additional Information:
Seasonal - OT is a part time position, 2-3 days a week during the program days
Dates of Program:
Training week - 6/19-6/23
Program Days 6/26-8/4
Clean up Days 8/7 - 8/8
Pre-Training Onboarding - Date TBD
Trainings generally run 9am - 4pm, Program days are 8am - 4pm
Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence
Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.
To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:
Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
Demonstrate that we are Stronger Together as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence statements
Application Instructions:
Please apply online, faxes and emails will not be accepted. A cover letter is appreciated.
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
Company info
Sacred Heart University
Website : http://www.sacredheart.edu