Occupational Therapist (Early Intervention)

Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children’s lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

This is an exciting time to join Meeting Street as we are nearing completion of our brand-new Early Childhood Center!

Full-time employees receive:

• Competitive Pay
• $5,000 sign on bonus
• Generous PTO
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and MORE

Meeting Street is currently looking for an Occupational Therapist for Early Intervention working 40 hours weekly.

Duties:

• Assess the functional capabilities of children ages 0-3 relative to their age-appropriate milestones for potential developmental delays or developmental risk factors.
• Provide individual home-based and virtual services for a caseload of families with a wide range of racial backgrounds, cultures, religions, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity and abilities with understanding of how their life experiences may be impacted by social determinants.
• Collaborate with the family to develop goals to address the child’s development that fit into their daily routines and play.
• Model and coach caregivers to integrate strategies into the family’s daily routines to aid in the child meeting major developmental milestones.
• Continuously assess the progress of your clients and collaboratively adjust the plan as needed. You will identify, research, and refer families to community resources to support IFSP outcomes, address immediate family needs and support natural learning opportunities.
• Consult and partner with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including Service Coordinators, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Nurses, Nutritionists and Social Workers.
• Ensure that all events and documentation are completed within the program’s required timelines.

Requirements:

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Rhode Island.
• Driver’s License and ability to provide own transportation to appointments.

Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community’s future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.