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Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
$97k-116k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
2 Weeks Ago
Mission Edge is Hiring an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist Near San Diego, CA
Our Mission and VisionAt Includ(Ed), Our philosophy is simple: all children deserve access to community, care, and education. We are on a mission to increase access to quality, inclusive early childhood education and childcare one classroom at a time.
What is it that we do?Includ(Ed) provides early intervention-focused, full-time, inclusive preschool where all are welcome. We also work in homes across the county to provide holistic, play-based, relationship-centered Early Intervention therapies for children aged 0-3.
The RoleAlongside the rest of the field therapy team, this Occupational therapist would see approximately 22-25 infants and toddlers in the home to provide therapy (driving time paid, mileage reimbursed). Additionally, they would co-teach our weekly parent-and-me developmental playgroups.
Responsibilities
Includ(Ed) 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.
What is it that we do?Includ(Ed) provides early intervention-focused, full-time, inclusive preschool where all are welcome. We also work in homes across the county to provide holistic, play-based, relationship-centered Early Intervention therapies for children aged 0-3.
The RoleAlongside the rest of the field therapy team, this Occupational therapist would see approximately 22-25 infants and toddlers in the home to provide therapy (driving time paid, mileage reimbursed). Additionally, they would co-teach our weekly parent-and-me developmental playgroups.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct services to children with diverse needs, fostering their motor, sensory, and cognitive development.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for children, in collaboration with parents and other professionals.
- Conduct assessments and evaluations in children's homes to identify specific therapeutic needs.
- Provide individualized treatment sessions, focusing on enhancing children's functional abilities in their home environments.
- Educate and train parents or caregivers on strategies to support their child's development and address specific challenges.
- Co-create and facilitate transdisciplinary early intervention-focused curriculum with a team of other therapists.
- Document and maintain accurate records of assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and any related administrative tasks.
- Communicate regularly with parents/caregivers to provide updates on their child's progress and involve them in goal-setting and treatment planning.
- Collaborate with other professionals to support students and share best practices
- Plan and lead community classes weekly
- A Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
- CA State licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience working with young children in educational or therapeutic settings.
- Knowledge of best practices in inclusive education and early childhood development.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, families, and a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated understanding of individualized treatment planning and the ability to adapt interventions to meet diverse needs.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a transdisciplinary team, collaborating with teachers, therapists, and other professionals.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact compassionately with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children of all abilities.
- Flexibility to adapt to the dynamic needs of a pilot program and work in a collaborative, innovative environment.
- A strengths-based therapy approach
- Genuine belief in the power of inclusion
- Genuine celebration of neurodiversity.
- Regular access to reliable transportation.
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Approx. 35 hours per week providing home visits therapy to our clients (this includes travel time)
- Approx. Approx 4 hours collaboration and admin time.
- Approx. 1 hours per week teaching community classes and therapeutic playgroups
- Standing for 2 plus hours per day
- Stooping, bending, climbing, and walking frequently
- Lifting up to 40 pounds
Includ(Ed) 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$97k-116k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/18/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
11/27/2024
WEBSITE
missionedge.org
HEADQUARTERS
San Diego, TX
SIZE
50 - 100
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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