Occupational Therapist

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES CENTER OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY INC; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grant-funded bonuses

Paid time off

Health benefits from day 1

401(k) retirement with company match

Employee referral program

Job summary

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES CENTER OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY INC in Champaign, IL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide pediatric early intervention services for children from birth to age 3. You will address motor development, sensory processing, feeding, play, and self-care while partnering with families, service coordinators, and therapists to support child growth in home and community settings.

This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, typically 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with benefits starting on

Qualifications

• Illinois license required.
• Minimum 1 year pediatric experience preferred.
• Early Intervention credential preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic intervention for motor development and sensory processing.
• Conduct evaluations, assessments, and maintain electronic records.
• Collaborate with families using evidence-based practices to support caregivers’ competence and child development.
• Attend department meetings, IFSP meetings, and transition planning.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Motor development

Sensory processing

Family collaboration

Documentation

Education

Illinois license

Pediatric experience

Tools

Electronic records

Job description

Make a difference with DSC!If you're looking for a career that is both rewarding and deeply meaningful, DSC is currently accepting applications for the position of Occupational Therapist. Developmental Services Center (DSC) provides comprehensive services across the lifespan-from birth through adulthood-including family development, case management, employment, residential, respite, and community day services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford Counties. As part of our team, you'll join a positive, caring, and mission-driven group of professionals dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live full, self-directed lives. We offer an excellent work environment where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve.RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide therapeutic intervention to address motor development, sensory processing and regulation, feeding and mealtime participation, play, self-care skills, positioning, adaptive skills, and functional participation in children birth to age 3.Conduct evaluations, assessments, and maintain accurate electronic records.Complete all sessions as authorized and comply with documentation requirements and timelines necessary for timely billing.Partner with families using evidence-based practices to support caregivers’ competence and child development.Collaborate with service coordinators, physicians, childcare providers, and therapy team members.Attend and participate in department meetings, IFSP meetings, transition planning and other consultative meetings.REQUIREMENTS:Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program with current Illinois license.A minimum of one-year post-graduate pediatric experience is preferred.Early Intervention credential preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire).HOURS:40 hours a week, generally 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through FridayWHAT WE OFFER YOU:Grant-funded retention bonuses up to 2 payments for a maximum of $1,600 per fiscal year (depending on when in the grant year you were hired)All benefits start day 1 of employment21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per yearMedical, dental, life and disability coverage (starts first day of employment)Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)Voluntary benefits including vision, STD, critical illness, accident, legal insurance and identity theft protection401(k) retirement plan with company matchEmployee referral program (up to $1000 per referral)Family-oriented work environment, casual dress, and employee appreciation eventsEmployee assistance programPlease follow the link to view our full summary of employee benefits DSC SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITSEOERev. 7/2026