Part Time Occupational Therapist (Hourly)

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.

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.

Employment Type: part-time, hourly, non-exempt role without benefits

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

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.