Occupational Therapist – Contract

Mother's Choice 母親的抉擇; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 300 000 - 540 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mother’s Choice in Hong Kong is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Early Intervention Services team under the Two Young Lives Project. The OT will provide developmental assessment and intervention for children, coach caregivers, and help build capacity within the multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on family-centered, evidence-informed practice to promote healthy development and positive outcomes for children and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with the Hong Kong Board and a valid Practising Certificate.
• Experience in paediatrics, early intervention, child development, or community-based services is preferred.
• Competent in assessments, intervention planning, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience or interest in developing training curricula and capacity-building for caregivers and professionals.
• Knowledge of early childhood development, developmental screening, trauma-informed practice, and evidence-informed approaches.

Responsabilités

• Design and deliver early intervention services in collaboration with the EIS team.
• Provide OT assessments, intervention, developmental screening, and caregiver coaching.
• Develop Individualised Development Plans with families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver community-based and outreach EIS with accurate documentation.
• Design and facilitate parent and caregiver education programmes.
• Strengthen caregiver confidence and family well-being through coaching and capacity-building.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Team collaboration

Caregiver coaching

Assessment skills

Formation

Registered Occupational Therapist

Description du poste

Mother’s Choice is a LOCAL charity serving the many children without families and pregnant teenagers in Hong Kong. We join hands with our community to give hope and change the life stories of vulnerable girls and babies. Our vision is to see every child in a loving family.

Position 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 well‑being, 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 Individualised 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 organisational, 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‑centred 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.
• Experience in OT practice particular 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.
• Organised, 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.