Occupational Therapist -Infant learning Program

Occupational Therapist - Infant Learning Program

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Mission: To enter into partnership with individuals and families, delivering excellent support services and building community by promoting dignity, respect, independence and diversity.

Core Values: Person-centered, Choice, Respect, Excellence, Advocacy, and Teamwork.

Position Summary: The Occupational, Physical, or Speech/Language Therapist or Social Worker provides assessment, evaluation, intervention services, and strategies to assist families in fostering the growth and development of children birth to three years. This work is performed in a home-based service program designed to directly involve parents in providing an optimal family-oriented social, nutritional, developmental and behavioral program for their child.

• Understand, practice, and promote the vision and core values of Mat‑Su Services for Children & Adults.
• Provide screening, evaluation, and assessment of developmental performance of children birth to age three in all developmental areas with specific emphasis on areas of professional discipline.
• Complete enrollment procedures for children eligible for Infant Learning services.
• Develop, monitor, and implement an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that is based on parent goals for their child and family, including family assessment results.
• Obtain doctor’s orders prior to evaluation and for ongoing therapy when direct therapy is recommended and develop plans of care which meet billing and program requirements.
• Assist parents to develop confidence in their abilities as their child's best teacher through joint planning and implementation of functional activities designed to enhance the child's potential for optimum development.
• Assist families in coordinating information and communicating with other service providers and community agencies providing assistance to them and their child.
• Assist families in transitioning to public or private services when the child reaches age three or when exiting the program.
• Work to establish a trusting relationship with families by providing regular contact through home visits.
• Participate in ongoing staff development and education, with the approval of supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of children/families and their records.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records.
• Prepare and submit all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Drive to and from family visits, meetings, trainings and other locations.
• Ensure compliance with required annual trainings and certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in specific discipline and current State licensure or certification.
• 3+ academic credits in child development.
• Master's Degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Therapy, or a related field preferred.
  • Training in Parents as Teachers (PAT), Facilitated Attuned Interactions (FAN), or other course related to home visiting and family coaching models preferred.

• 1+ years of experience in a field of early childhood or preschool activity, with children birth age to five, and working closely with parents in forming partnerships to provide services. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience working in a non‑profit or mission‑driven environment preferred.

• Proficient with standard computer operating systems. Ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite, online databases, and other programs and websites as required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral form.
• Willingness and ability to attain a CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Can maintain confidentiality while understanding and complying with requirements of mandated reporting, duty to warn, HIPAA, and other limits to confidentiality.
• Have the willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours as well as Holidays and weekends as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all MSSCA required ongoing trainings, certifications and background checks.
• Flexibil…