Occupational Therapist - Peninsula
San Mateo, CA, USA
USD 65k-70k / year
Occupational Therapist – Peninsula
AGENCY OVERVIEW:
Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.
The Parents Place program is the parent education arm of JFCS’ Center for Children and Youth. We offer expert guidance, parent coaching, and workshops to help families navigate parenting challenges from infancy through teen years.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The company does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Salary Range $65,000 – $70,000 (depending on experience)
- Employment Type: part-time, hourly, non-exempt role without benefits
- Schedule: 20 hours per week
- Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history
- Make positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families we serve each year
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts initial sensory assessments, formulates intervention plans, and implements them in a variety of settings, including, home, school, and other community settings
- Collaborates with mental health, speech and language and developmental specialists, as needed and appropriate, to formulate and implement effective treatment plans
- Carries an ongoing occupational therapy intervention caseload that includes an average of at least 50% billable time
- Consults with pre/schools and elementary schools, as assigned
- Maintains timely and accurate assessment, intervention, consultation and billing records
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required
- At least two (2) to five (5) years of experience providing occupational therapy services to children and youth in a variety of settings
- Expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and Sensory Integration, and Learning Disabilities, with emphasis on early intervention, utilizing evidence based treatment
- Excellent knowledge of child development
- Expertise in Parent Education and Pre/school Consultation
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.