Occupational Therapist – Contract

Mother's Choice Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Mother’s Choice Limited is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Early Intervention Services team under the Two Young Lives Project. The OT will work within a multidisciplinary team to design and deliver family-centred, community-based services for young children and their families.

You will assess children, develop intervention plans, coach caregivers, and support capacity-building with local partners.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong and a valid Practising Certificate.
• Minimum 2 years of OT experience in paediatrics, early intervention, child development, or community-based services is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage with children, caregivers and professionals.
• Knowledge of early childhood development, developmental screening, trauma-informed practice, and evidence-informed approaches.
• Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary EIS team to design and deliver early intervention services, caregiver coaching, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Provide OT assessment, intervention, developmental screening, consultation, and caregiver coaching to support children's development and family wellbeing.
• Support the development, implementation and review of Individualized Development Plans with caregivers and the team.
• Deliver community-based and outreach EIS with accurate clinical and programme documentation.
• Design and facilitate parent and caregiver education programmes promoting early childhood development and responsive caregiving.
• Empower young parents and families through strengths-based consultation and coaching.
• Develop training resources and practice tools to support early identification and family-centred practice.
• Deliver professional training, consultation, coaching, and train-the-trainer programmes to project staff and partners.
• Support quality improvement, programme evaluation and workforce capability in child development and family support.
• Track programme outputs, maintain records, and prepare reports for the Trust and associated research programme.

Skills

Bilingual Chinese/English

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered OT with HK Board & Practising Certificate

Job description

Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (the Trust), the Occupational Therapist (OT) is a key role within the early intervention team, supporting the development and delivery of community-based Early Intervention Services (EIS) under the Two Young Lives Project. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the OT provides professional expertise in early childhood development, caregiver coaching, capacity building, and service development to promote positive developmental outcomes for children and their families.

The OT contributes to the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-informed programmes, professional training initiatives, and collaborative service models. The OT works closely with internal and external stakeholders to build service capacity, facilitate knowledge transfer, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, family-centred interventions that align with project objectives and best practices in early childhood development. Through professional collaboration, and innovation, the OT contributes to the continuous enhancement of service quality and the achievement of positive outcomes for children, families, and the wider community. Through these efforts, the role supports early identification of developmental needs, strengthens responsive caregiving practices, enhances family wellbeing, and promotes healthy development among young parents and their children.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Service and Programme Delivery

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary EIS team to design and deliver early intervention services, developmental support, caregiver coaching, and capacity-building initiatives under the Fulfilling Parenthood Framework (FPF) and Positive Trajectory Framework (PTF).

Provide occupational therapy assessment, intervention, developmental screening, consultation, and caregiver coaching to support children's development, participation in everyday activities, and family wellbeing.

Support the development, implementation, and review of Individualized Development Plans, including referral and follow-up processes, in collaboration with caregivers and the multidisciplinary team.

Deliver community-based and outreach EIS, maintaining accurate clinical and programme documentation in accordance with organizational, professional, and project requirements.

Design and facilitate parent and caregiver education programmes that promote early childhood development, responsive caregiving, and positive parent-child relationships.

Empower young parents and families through strengths-based consultation, coaching, and capacity-building approaches that enhance confidence in supporting their children's development.

Capacity Building and Professional Training

Develop training resources, educational materials, and practice tools to support early identification, child development, and family-centered practice.

Deliver professional training, consultation, coaching, and train-the-trainer programmes to project staff, community partners, and other stakeholders.

Support continuous quality improvement, programme evaluation, knowledge sharing, and workforce capability development in child development and family support.

In close partnership with the Trajectory Development Coordinator, track programme outputs and outcomes, maintain accurate records, and prepare timely data and reports for the Trust and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University research programme.

Requirements

Registered Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong and a valid Practising Certificate.

Minimum 2 years of OT experience particularly in paediatrics, early intervention, child development, or community-based services will be an advantage.

Competent in conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, providing consultation, and working within multidisciplinary teams.

Experience or interest in training curricula, educational resources, and capacity-building for caregivers, professionals, and community partners.

Knowledge of, or keen to develop competencies in, early childhood development, developmental screening, trauma-informed practice, and evidence-informed approaches.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, with ability to engage effectively with children, caregivers, and professionals.

Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities both independently and in a team; committed to continuous learning.

Flexible to work across community-based settings and partner locations.

Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English.

Must share the commitment of Mother’s Choice in upholding the safety and protection of children as paramount.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who do not hear from us within two months may consider their application unsuccessful. Mother’s Choice is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.