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Job Class: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 1 or 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

This position was previously announced on 04/03/2024. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/19/2024

• Closing Date : 05/02/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift / Varies

• Days of Work : Varies

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range:

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 2: $23.33 - $30.68 / hourly

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 1: $21.53 - $28.37/hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Work Area : MSHS Wadena

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : No

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $2,500!

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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.