Mission Edge

Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

Mission Edge

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: San Diego • California • United States

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About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
Benefits
  • driving time paid
  • mileage reimbursed
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
individualized treatment planningassessmentsevaluationsearly interventionfunctional abilities enhancementinclusive education best practicestransdisciplinary curriculum developmentdocumentation and record-keepingtherapeutic strategiesstrengths-based therapy
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaboration skillsempathypatienceflexibilitypassion for working with childrenability to adapt interventionscompassionate interactionteamworkgoal-setting involvement
Certifications
Master's degree in Occupational TherapyCA State licensure as an Occupational Therapist