Early Intervention Specialist, Occupational Therapist

Early Intervention Specialist, Occupational Therapist

As an Occupational Therapist in Early Intervention you will be responsible for providing home and community based early intervention services to children birth to three. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure services are specifically addressing the priorities identified by the family.

Join our transdisciplinary team providing home-based assessment, treatment, support and education services to families with children birth to 3 years of age on the North Shore.

• Provide direct care for a caseload of children and implement their Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) through case management and home visiting as a member of the transdisciplinary team.
• Utilize assessment tools to provide developmental evaluations that inform the development of IFSP outcomes.
• Facilitate small group sessions that encourage early social emotional development and parent support.

• Masters with Massachusetts OT License
• Open-minded, culturally competent, and able to interact with families across cultures with diverse values, and beliefs
• A high level of professionalism and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Comfortable with home visiting

• SCHEDULING:
  Flexible Schedule, Family Hours, 20 Days Paid Time Off (3 Weeks PTO & 1 Week Sick) additional week after 3 years employment and ongoing increases based on longevity and Paid Holidays
• REIMBURSEMENT:
  Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement
• COMPEHENSIVE BENEFITS:
  Health, Dental and Vision Insurance effective on first day with employer contribution, Tax Exempt Flexible Spending Account, Company Paid Life Insurance, 403(b) with potential match up to 5% & Longevity Differential Pay Program
• LOAN REIMBURSMENT:
  Student Loan Reimbursement Program & Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• DEVELOPMENT:
  Training Programs, Professional Development & Continuing Education Funds

• Physical Demands:
  Ability to travel regularly throughout the service area, navigate stairs, carry program materials, and participate in home visits, community visits, and group activities.
• Ability to work in homes with pets, allergens, and differing home conditions while maintaining a respectful family-centered approach.
• Must have a valid (within the past two years) physical or Doctor's letter verifying ability to satisfy the above requirements and maintain throughout employment.
• Emotional Demands:
  Mature and stable individual who is able to cope with the emotional demands of working with families experiencing stress, trauma, economic hardship, and other life challenges.
• Regulatory Demands:
  Must meet all requirements for program certification, training, and applicable state and federal regulations.

The above is intended to be a general description of job responsibilities and are not considered to be inclusive of all duties that may be required. Other tasks as assigned.