Occupational Therapist (Part Time) Imperial Valley
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Job Location:
El Centro, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 50 - 60
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
At Home of Guiding Hands we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. As an Occupational Therapist you will play a vital role in supporting infants and toddlers (ages 03) with developmental delays by providing comprehensive evaluations and delivering high-quality individualized weekly therapy services in a nurturing family-centered environment.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the most critical years of a childs development while working for a mission-driven nonprofit that values collaboration flexibility and professional growth.
Join a team that is passionate about early intervention and dedicated to improving quality of life for children and families every day.
What Youll Be Doing: Tasks Duties and Responsibilities
Assessment & Evaluation
Review collateral and intake information provided for each child.
Evaluate each childs ability to function and engage in everyday activities and routines using developmentally appropriate assessment tools.
Complete intake paperwork evaluations assessments reports and individualized treatment plans in collaboration with children and their families.
Care Planning & IFSP Development
Assist in the development and ongoing implementation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Align therapy goals and interventions with IFSP outcomes to support meaningful family-centered progress.
Direct Service Delivery
Schedule plan and conduct home-based visits with assigned families to carry out treatment plans and IFSP goals.
Provide therapeutic services in family homes and other natural community settings as appropriate.
Collaboration & Communication
Maintain consistent communication with families and members of the interdisciplinary (ID) team to ensure coordinated high-quality services.
Partner with caregivers to provide education coaching and support tailored to each familys needs.
Documentation & Compliance
Prepare collect and maintain accurate educational information files case notes records and documentation including information received from outside agencies.
Ensure all documentation meets program regulatory and agency requirements.
Resources & Community Engagement
Conduct research related to families needs for services and provide relevant resources and educational information.
Travel throughout Imperial County to deliver services in family homes and other community locations.
Qualifications
What Youll Bring to the Role: Knowledge Skills and Education
Licensure & Education
Current Occupational Therapy license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT).
Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from a program approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Minimum of one (1) year of Occupational Therapy experience required.
Minimum of one (1) year of pediatric experience preferably serving children from birth to five (05) years of age.
Eligibility & Compliance Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
Must obtain criminal record clearance from the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Valid California Drivers License with a safe driving record and at least two (2) years of licensed driving experience.
Must maintain current and adequate auto insurance.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification if not currently certified (training provided for new hires).
Language & Technical Skills
Ability to read write speak and understand English.
Ability to read write speak and understand Spanish preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook for documentation and communication.
Professional Skills & Competencies
Collaborative team-oriented professional with strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to build positive supportive and professional working relationships with families colleagues and interdisciplinary team members.
Detail-oriented with the ability to ensure accuracy and completeness of program documentation and paperwork.
Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage workload independently.
Demonstrates cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with diverse families values and lifestyles.
Our Culture and Values
Innovation We encourage creativity and innovation because we believe that by striving for more efficient and effective ways of doing things we can achieve exceptional results. Our drive for success is shared by all. Our organization focuses on solutions and refuses to maintain the status quo. We challenge our team to be ahead of industry trends as we strive to lead and not follow.
Collaboration We believe that working together collaboratively is the foundation of a culture that values teamwork communication and cooperation. This belief is central to every part of our business both internally and externally and strengthens our community.
Accountability We take responsibility for our actions and for delivering on our commitments. We believe that by being transparent and accountable we build trust and maintain the respect of our stakeholders.
Respect We treat everyone with respect and dignity. We value inclusivity and believe that by upholding a culture of respect we can foster a positive and supportive work environment. We treat others as we would want to be treated.
Empathy We value empathy and understanding in all our interactions. We seek to understand the perspectives and needs of our colleagues clients and stakeholders to meet them with kindness and compassion.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The work environment for this position involves working with a variety of people in their homes and in the community. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to see talk hear walk bend stoop sit stand reach and lift objects weighing up to ten pounds repeatedly during a shift.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity/expression) age marital status status as a protected veteran among other things or status as a qualified individual with disability.
About HGH
Home of Guiding Hands is a non-profit organization that was established in 1967 by a small group of dedicated and ambitious community members. The Mission of HGH is to improve the lives of those we serve. We support children and adults in San Diego and Imperial Counties with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome epilepsy autism and cerebral palsy. We provide a full continuum of care including residential care in specialized group homes independent living support respite care and adult foster home services. Additionally we provide early childhood assessments and services tailored day support Life Planning workshops county-wide transportation services and on-site activities at our resource center.
To see all our available career opportunities please visit:
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
