Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Serving Children in More Communities with our Early Intervention Program! Our Early Intervention Program has expanded to serve children and families in the Greater Lowell area to include eight additional communities. We serve children and families in Andover, North Andover, Lawrence, and Methuen as well as Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Lowell, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford.

For more than 50 years, Partners in Child Development, a non-profit, human service organization, has been dedicated to nurturing the growth and potential of every child. We are passionate and committed to helping children and their families with programs focused on a child’s development and well-being through Early Intervention services, early childhood education and special education including therapeutic programs for children with complex medical needs.

As a leader in Early Intervention services, our program has earned a reputation as an invaluable resource for parents, caregivers and children offering therapeutic services that dramatically improve outcomes for children ages 0-3 who have or are at risk for developmental delays.

All new hires participate in a paid onboarding program learning how Early Intervention helps children and families in home-based settings or childcare sites. This program ensures our new employees are provided with a supportive environment to learn, establish solid working relationships, participate in personal development and mentoring programs, as well as create your own flexible full or part time work schedule.

The Job

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) is a member of a multi-disciplinary team that provides interventions to children and families in the EI Program. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the OTA will participate in in-home services as well as at childcare centers and providers. This position works with children ages 0-3 who have or are at risk for developmental delays or have a diagnosed disability.

The OTA assists with conducting the analysis of the child’s daily activities, home/community, as well as the need for adaptive equipment to provide occupational therapeutic treatments/interventions to improve the child’s functioning, independence, and performance. The OTA contributes to the development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) including strategies and family outcomes to address the child’s individual needs. The OTA provides services to clients through coordination and collaboration with team members, public/private and community service providers.

Our organization provides a supportive environment which values and promotes team collaboration, creative thinking and innovation with ongoing support and mentoring for each employee’s professional development.

PCD is proud to offer a supportive team environment with ongoing support and mentoring, as well as a great benefits package including:

• Family Friendly, Flexible Schedules
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation with 1 week of sick time and 13 paid holidays
• Medical:
  Numerous medical plan choices. Generous company contribution
• Dental:
  Company paid premiums for employee coverage
• Vision:
  Annual exam, allowance toward contacts & glasses
• Productivity Incentive Program
• Mileage Reimbursement & Company-provided cell phones
• Registered Dietitian Services
• Life & Disability Insurances:
  Company paid
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program including
  • Child & Elder Care & Work-Life solution location services
  • Legal guidance for major life events
  • Identity Theft support services
  • Retirement & Financial planning
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Ongoing Employee Recognition Programs
• Generous Employee Referral bonuses
• Clinical supervision, mentoring, professional development & training opportunities
• Student Loans:
  As an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness

Requirements:

• Associate degree required. Must hold current licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by the MA Board of Registration in Allied Health Professions.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a pediatric setting working with children under the age of 5.
• Experience…