About the Role:
The Employee shall perform Occupational Therapist duties, the scope of which shall include but is not limited to:

Key Reponsibilities:
Perform relevant and necessary occupational therapy assessments and evaluations and write corresponding reports.
Design and implement structured and individualized treatment occupational therapy programs to teach each child.
Collect data and maintain documentation pertaining to each child’s program.
Provide ongoing guidance within each client’s individual program, ensuring each client’s continued progress towards realizing their maximum potential.
Communicate questions, child’s progress, or other feedback to parents, Clinical ABA Supervisors, Case Manager and ABA therapists.
Review behavior management techniques to ensure consistency in therapy, while at the same time reducing the occurrence of maladaptive behaviors.
Participate in clinic meetings, workshops, and training seminars as necessary.
Educate and train ABA Therapists in occupational therapy techniques utilized for each child, in order to ensure consistency of interventions.
Write progress reports to secure funding from insurance agencies using sound occupational therapy terminology.
Write school observation reports highlighting the child’s strengths and areas of need, as well as recommendations for school staff, for the school and the child’s family.
Assist in answering questions using a professional tone.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co–workers, supervisors, and the general public.
Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization.
Arrive on time to all scheduled sessions; minimal cancellations.
Achieve performance goals / objectives as specified in the performance plan.
Maintain accurate and timely records including timesheets and reports.
Assist with other administrative tasks when required.
Represent Maharat professionally and ethically.
Provide such other services as are ancillary to the foregoing or as the Employer may reasonably request (collectively, the “Services”).
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology / Education.
Previous experience in ABA and working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is desirable. However, if you have a passion for working with children and/or are a graduate student looking for hands on experience you are welcome to apply.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Valid DHA License
Minimum 2years of work experience as an Occupational Therapist
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and / or Arabic.
Be creative and have problem–solving skills –to design programs appropriate to different learning styles Enthusiastic with high–energy levels.
Be able to work independently, as well as part of the Multi–disciplinary team.
 
Note: You will be provided with extensive training and continued guidance regarding the behavioral interventions and will have the opportunity to progress.