Occupational Therapist - Early Childhood - Northeast Arc

Make a difference every day as an Occupational Therapist at Northeast Arc. Recent and upcoming grads are encouraged to apply!

We are looking for qualified Occupational Therapists to join our Early Intervention Programs for Cape Ann and the North Shore! Early Intervention is an integrated developmental service available to families of children from birth to age three consisting of home visits, center-based visits, assessments, parent-child groups, parent support groups, service coordination, referral and transition assistance. Services are provided by a team of professionals representing a variety of disciplines, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, social workers and developmental specialists.

Early Intervention (EI) services are for: (a) children with identified disabilities like Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, and Autism; (b) those with developmental delays, as in walking or speaking; or (c) those at risk for delays in development due to risk factors related to birth and/or environmental circumstances.

Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist in Early Intervention provides clinically appropriate developmental assessments, consultations, and therapies to children and families in the program.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assesses development and clinical needs of clients in the areas of motor development and overall infant toddler maturation.
• Develops a clinical plan of action for the client using early intervention assessment tools, evidence based best practices, and information gathered from the EI team.
• Provides early intervention services to clients and their families by coaching caregivers on effective and individualized strategies and methods for teaching their child and modeling appropriate strategies as needed.
• Maintains appropriate communication with physicians, clinics and other community agencies participating in the child’s care and family’s service.
• Coordinates information on community resources available to families and either assists families in obtaining these or consults with team members actively linking with other agency resources and programs in which families may participate.

Qualifications:

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions.
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred
• Experience working with children under the age of 5
• Strong organizational skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Recognition of importance of and respect for confidentiality
• Bilingual/Bicultural candidates encouraged to apply
• Recent and upcoming grads encouraged to apply

Northeast Arc is one of the largest employers on the North Shore, and we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off, sick time, and holidays (12 days/year)
• 403(b) Retirement savings plan matching
• Tuition Reimbursement and assistance with public loan forgiveness