OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Health & Human Services; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an Occupational Therapist (NS) for the Early Intervention program in the Waynesville CDSA office, focusing on birth to three children with developmental delays or disabilities. The role emphasizes sensory integration, self-help, and fine motor support within natural environments.

Posting notes highlight collaboration with families, medical personnel, and multiple service providers to promote child development and family

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OT principles for birth to three children.
• Experience with sensory integration, positioning, self-help and fine motor tasks.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and oral-motor skills.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Sensory integration

Self-help

Fine motor

Positioning

Social-emotional

Assistive technology

Oral-motor

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Child and Family Well Being Job Classification Title Occupational Therapist (NS) Position Number 60040004 Grade MH17

About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The North Carolina Early Intervention Section is a part of the Division of Child and Family Well-Being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant‑Toddler Program which provides supports and services for families and their children, birth to three, who have developmental delays and/or disabilities. Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) are the local agencies that implement the NC ITP across North Carolina, working with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of occupational therapy as applicable to children birth to three, including sensory integration, self-help, fine motor, positioning, social-emotional, assistive technology and oral‑motor skills.
• Working knowledge of Assistive Technology options and devices for this population.

Workstation will be located in the Waynesville CDSA office.

Management Preferences

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of occupational therapy as applicable to children birth to three, including sensory integration, self-help, fine motor, positioning, social-emotional, assistive technology and oral‑motor skills.
• Working knowledge of Assistive Technology options and devices for this population.
• Working Ability to evaluate patient response and progress and to present evaluative reports in case staffing and multi‑disciplinary team meetings.
• Working ability to work effectively with patients, patients’ families, medical personnel, and other CDSA staff members, and to deal professionally and tactfully with the public.
• Experience with service delivery in natural environments.

Salary Range

$66,696 - $110,149

Recruitment Range

$66,696 - $80,223

Physical Requirements (If Applicable)

• Driving and travel by car throughout the CDSA catchment area is required.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being

The Division of Child and Family Well‑Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina’s children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.

Compensation and Benefits

Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre‑tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for state benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit‑Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Background Checks and Preferences

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
• All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard,