Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

17 May 2024
Wisconsin, Madison, 53701 Madison USA

Occupational Therapist

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An Occupational Therapist position is available at Family Service Madison’s Bridges for Families Birth to 3 Program.

The Early Intervention Occupational Therapist actively participates in relationship-based early intervention through the use of evidence-based Primary Coach Approach to Teaming to enhance the development of infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. They work to enhance the capacity of families and other care providers to provide ongoing learning opportunities for their children throughout daily activities and routines.

Qualifications:

-Graduate from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Program

-Valid Wisconsin license

-Intervention experience with infants and toddlers

Knowledge:

-Broad knowledge of general development in infants and toddlers including children with and without developmental delays with expertise in the area of gross motor development.

-Knowledge of intervention in natural environments.

-An understanding of the importance of providing a range of services for young children with disabilities and their families.

Personal Qualifications:

-Empathy for others and the ability to respect and maintain professional/personal boundaries.

-The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

-Flexibility in professional style.

-The ability to initiate and organize own work and time.

-The ability to work with families in their home environment with creativity and innovation.

-The ability to express differing opinions to others regardless of their position or status in a mature and professional manner.

-Evaluation, assessment and report writing skills

-Computer literacy (familiar with Microsoft outlook, word, and excel)

-Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, access to a vehicle or ability to move about the Madison area as required to fulfill position responsibilities

-Physical ability to work where the child and care providers are (e.g. on the floor, on play equipment at the park etc…)

Eligible candidate must pass a Wisconsin caregiver background check and criminal history screening.

Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Deadline: Until position is filled

To apply, submit your completed application (found here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=55XFIR90xE-9INVT7zdw9DOzujuC3VArq4GRRDhHXhURUlJSzMyM0lETUIyOUdNS1FBRFhSSFZZUC4u) and a resume to Julie.

By email: juliet@fsmad.org

Family Service Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of equity and inclusiveness. People with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

FSM follows all Dane County mandates. Face masks are worn when mandated. Covid-19 protocols are maintained and followed.

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC41047266
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Full-time
  • Salary
    Based on experience
  • Hiring Company
    Wisconsin
  • Date
    2022-05-16
  • Deadline
    2022-07-15
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