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Careers:
Employees at
The Arc of Montgomery, Berks &
Bucks Counties help support and complement efforts
of the organization to develop resources, provide services and serve as
advocates for people with mental retardation and other developmental
disabilities. The Arc employees participate in meaningful, challenging and
satisfying experiences.
Independent Contractors with pediatric experience are
also needed to provide Special Education, Speech Language Pathology, Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Nutrition services (please see
descriptions/qualifications listed below, independent contractors do not receive
employee benefits). We are looking
for Independent Contractors to serve children age birth to 3 years with
developmental disabilities and their families in their home or community
setting. We could use your help in the following counties: Berks, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties. If interested please email
your resume to
HR@marcpa.org.
Please submit resume and letter of
interest to the human
resources department:
hr@marcpa.org
Physical Therapist
Description:
The physical therapist is responsible for planning and conducting a
developmental program to assist individuals in developing basic functional
skills through participation in activities to retain or strengthen existing
skills and to determine current skill level. Administers medically
prescribed treatment to children by application of accepted modalities such as
massage, therapeutic exercises, mechanical devices such as parallel bars,
walking ramps, etc.
Qualifications:
Minimum one year experience in
pediatric physical therapy with bachelor degree in physical therapy including or
supplemented by courses in neurological development. A current license is
required.
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this position
Speech-Language Pathologist
Description:
This is professional work in the field of speech and language. An employee
in this class provides treatment and research in the field of auditory and
speech and language delays or disabilities. Work involves the application of
principles, methodology, and technical skills employed in the treatment of
persons having delayed and/or disordered speech and language abilities.
Work is performed under the general direction of a professional or
administrative supervisor, and who outlines scope and content of programs and
reviews work through conferences and reports.
Qualifications:
Completion
of all requirements for a master’s degree, excluding a thesis, in the field of
speech language pathology. PA license and CCC or CFY qualifications.
Considerable knowledge of approved principles, methods, techniques, and
procedures used in individual and group treatment of speech and audiological
disabilities. Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology as related
to speech and hearing disabilities. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with child, their families, professional staff,
and other colleagues. Ability to elicit and summarize in report form, case
information from patients, medical reports and other services. Ability to
express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
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Occupational Therapist
Description:
Child-directed and child-centered activities is the primary focus of the program
implementation. A variety of treatment modalities and/or techniques may
also be utilized to promote such development. The modalities are, but not
limited to, positioning and handling, sensory processing, facilitation and
inhibition, muscle strengthening, etc. These are utilized to promote
visual perceptual motor skills, play skills, strength, endurance, coordination,
sensory motor integration, self-help, increased awareness of and ability to cope
with one’s surroundings and interpersonal relationships. The OT is a part
of the child’s IFSP team. He/She works along with all of the team members
to implement the IFSP.
Qualifications:
One year of experience in
pediatric occupational therapy with bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy
including or supplemented by courses in neurological development. A
master’s degree or post baccalaureate. Certificate in occupational therapy
may be substituted for the required experience.
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Special Education Teacher
Description:
Under the direction of the program coordinator, performs all assigned duties
which contribute to the overall objectives of the program and to the general
welfare, training and safety of the students.
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in early intervention,
early childhood special education, child development, special education or
family studies, and one year full-time or full-time equivalent experience
working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families or
a university/college-supervised student practicum or teaching experience with
young children with disabilities and their families.
The Arc of Montgomery, Berks &
Bucks Counties
Human Resources
3075 Ridge Ave.
Eagleville, PA 19403
Phone: 610-265-4700
Fax: 610-265-3439
E-mail:
HR@marcpa.org
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The Arc of Montgomery, Berks & Bucks
Counties
Human Resources
3075 Ridge Ave.
Eagleville, PA 19403
Phone: 610-265-4700
Fax: 610-265-3439
E-mail:
HR@marcpa.org
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