Occupational Therapist - Peninsula

Jewish Family Children's Services of the Suncoast; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Family and Children's Services seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team serving children with developmental, behavioral, and learning needs. You'll assess and treat, collaborate with other specialists, and maintain billing records across San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties.

The role is part-time, 20 hours per week, non-exempt with hourly compensation, and emphasizes quality outcomes within the agency's budget and mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required.
• 2–5 years of experience providing pediatric OT services.
• Expertise in Autism, ADHD, Sensory Integration, and Learning Disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of child development.
• Expertise in Parent Education and Preschool Consultation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial sensory assessments and formulates intervention plans.
• Collaborates with mental health, SLP, and developmental specialists to implement treatment plans.
• Maintains a caseload with emphasis on billable time.
• Consults with pre-schools and elementary schools as assigned.
• Maintains timely and accurate records for assessment, intervention, consultation and billing.

Skills

Pediatric OT experience

Autism

ADHD

Sensory Integration

Learning Disabilities

Child Development

Parent Education

Preschool Consultation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

The Parents Place program is the parent education arm of JFCS' Center for Children and Youth. We offer expert guidance, parent coaching, and workshops to help families navigate parenting challenges from infancy through teen years.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working under the supervision of the Director of Occupational Therapy, the Occupational Therapist participates in the design and implementation of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment services, as part of a mufti-disciplinary team providing services to children with developmental, behavioral, and learning needs. The Occupational Therapist provides assessment and intervention as well as consultation services for children and adolescents primarily in San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. The Therapist understands and assists in meeting budget and services goals, understands the mission and objectives of Jewish Family and Children's Services and works within the limitations of the Agency's resources and performs all duties in compliance with agency standards.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range $65,000 - $70,000 (depending on experience)
• Employment Type: part-time, hourly, non-exempt role without benefits
• Schedule: 20 hours per week
• Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history
• Make positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families we serve each year

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts initial sensory assessments, formulates intervention plans, and implements them in a variety of settings, including, home, school, and other community settings
• Collaborates with mental health, speech and language and developmental specialists, as needed and appropriate, to formulate and implement effective treatment plans
• Carries an ongoing occupational therapy intervention caseload that includes an average of at least 50% billable time
• Consults with pre/schools and elementary schools, as assigned
• Maintains timely and accurate assessment, intervention, consultation and billing records

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required
• At least two (2) to five (5) years of experience providing occupational therapy services to children and youth in a variety of settings
• Expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and Sensory Integration, and Learning Disabilities, with emphasis on early intervention, utilizing evidence based treatment
• Excellent knowledge of child development
• Expertise in Parent Education and Pre/school Consultation

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.