For over fifty years, Partners in Child Development (PCD), a nonprofit human services organization, has provided individualized educational and therapeutic programming to children ages birth to 12 and their families.

Learn more about PCD’s mission “Nurturing the growth and potential of EVERY child.” and our truly unique licensed programs that MA Governor Charlie Baker called, “one of the best programs of its kind in the Commonwealth.”

Our Early Intervention program serves a remarkable 95% of all Greater Lawrence children who are referred to our Early Intervention services! Our Early Intervention program provides support services and resources in Methuen, North Andover, Andover and the greater Lowell area.

All new hires participate in a paid onboarding program learning how Early Intervention helps children and families in a home-based setting or at our childcare center. As a member of a cross-functional team you will establish supportive working relationships, participate in personal development and mentoring programs, as well as create your own flexible 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.

Job 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 working with children with developmental delays or disabilities preferred.
• Must hold current, valid driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of insurance coverage for travel between home visits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental milestones and delays in children, as well as the impact of emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities on the child’s functioning and development.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, empathy and compassion for children and families.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with sufficient computer and technical skills to complete position required documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, team members and other professionals.
• Sufficient computer and technical skills to complete position required documentation.
• Outstanding time management, organizational, problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• History of maintaining client confidentiality, professional boundaries, displaying integrity, and credibility,

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.

To apply, please visit our careers page at: https://mypcd.org/careers/.

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
• Time Off: Up to 3 weeks’ vacation & up to 2 weeks’ sick time based on your work schedule.
• Medical: Numerous plan choices. Generous company contribution
• Dental: Company paid premiums for employee coverage
• Vision: Annual exam, allowance toward contacts & glasses
• Registered Dietitian Services
• Life & Disability Insurances: Company paid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement
• Staff Development & Training
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Student Loans: As an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• pediatric: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• MA Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: On the road