Occupational Therapist

About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.

Learn more at: www.envisionunlimited.org 

Purpose:

OT will work with Class Members to help them develop, maintain, or restore physical and mental functioning through engagement in meaningful and productive occupations, including ADLs, IADLs, rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure, health management, and social participation.

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate a Class Member’s performance of ADLs, IADLs, and functional mobility
• Assess personal, environmental, medical, and social variables that influence a Class Member’s ability to do what they want and need to be able to do consistently, safely, and with adequate skills 
• Assess a Class Member’s ability and capacity to transition, and make recommendations for supportive services and the most appropriate community setting 
• Develop and implement a treatment plan based on needs and Class Member’s goals, to support successful community transition 
• Attend meetings and consult with team regarding Class Member’s progress and share recommendations 
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals (i.e. Physicians, Therapists, Psychiatrists, Nurses) for comprehensive care to support community living 
• Comply with assessment, treatment, and documentation guidelines from Envision Unlimited, DHS, and the IL OT Practice Act
• Perform other related duties or projects as assigned

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment.

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy w/ license to practice in Illinois. 
• Prefer someone with experience but will consider internships for new graduates.
• Must have valid drivers license
• Must be able to pass background check. 

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $80,000 per year 
• Paid Time Off: 11 Vacation days, 12 Holidays days, 3 sick days, 3 personal days
• Illinois Paid Leave: 40 hours (accrued)
• Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement: 403(b) plan

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone)
• Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees
• Include boutiques of voluntary benefits.
• Cell phone allowance as well as annual tuition assistance.