Occupational Therapist - Part Time (San Diego County)

About our role:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to work with children aged 0-3 who have developmental delays. In this vital role, you'll conduct evaluations and provide weekly therapy to help these young children thrive.

If you're looking for more than just a job, you've come to the right place. We believe in taking care of our team so they can focus on what matters most—our mission. We offer a flexible schedule, along with great benefits including:

• Paid sick and vacation time

• Medical and dental benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan

Join us and start a truly meaningful career.

What You'll Be Doing: 

Client and Family Support

• Reviews collateral and intake information provided.

• Evaluates child's ability to function and engage in everyday activities and routines.

• Completes intake paperwork, assessments, reports, and treatment plans with identified children and their families.

• Assists in the development of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Home and Community-Based Services

• Schedules, plans, and conducts home visits with assigned families to carry out treatment plans and IFSP goals.¹

• Maintains ongoing communication with families and members of the ID team to coordinate program services.²

• Prepares, collects, and maintains educational information files, records, case notes, and documentation from outside agencies.³

• Conducts research related to families’ needs for service and provides resources and educational informat⁴ion.

Mobility and Documentation

• Travels throughout assigned county (San Diego or Imperial) to complete sessions in family homes and other community locations

What You'll Bring To The Role: 

Your Qualifications: 

• A current Occupational Therapy license from the State of California Occupational Therapy Board (CBOT).

• Master's degree in occupational therapy from a program approved by the National Board of Certified Occupational Therapists (NBCOT).

• Minimum one (1) year of OT experience, with at least one (1) year of experience in pediatrics (birth to 5 years).

• You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire and receive criminal record clearance from the DOJ.

Key Requirements

• A valid California Driver's license with a safe driving record, held for at least two years.

• Current and adequate auto insurance.

• The ability to obtain CPR/FA certification (training is available).

Your Professional Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

• A collaborative mindset with strong oral and written communication skills.

• The ability to form positive and professional working relationships.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.

• Excellent time management and the ability to work independently.

• The ability to maintain cultural awareness and sensitivity.

• Fluency in English is required; Spanish is a big plus.

Our 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: https://www.guidinghands.org/careers/

Salary : $50 - $60