Occupational Therapist

Kennedy-Donovan Center • Southbridge, MA

20d • $35 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC) is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 and their caregivers through family-centered, evidence-based early intervention practices. The role provides developmental assessment and evaluation, individualized intervention planning, direct services, family education and advocacy, and coordinated support with other professionals. Services are delivered in homes, community settings, and groups using a parent/caregiver coaching model aligned with Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals.

The Occupational Therapist maintains documentation and monitors progress, reviews IFSPs and adjusts services as needed, and follows Early Intervention Operational Standards and agency policies for billing and documentation while meeting productivity expectations. The position also includes supervision, team meetings, case reviews, and professional development. It is community-based and requires travel throughout assigned service areas, including to homes and community settings, as well as the use of technology for documentation and communication.

Full-time (30+ hours) and part-time schedules are available. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The listed hourly salary range is $35.00–$38.00.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy degree.
• Current licensure.
• Ability to meet Early Intervention Operational Standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families.
• Knowledge of family-centered and coaching-based practices.
• Home- or community-based service experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental assessments and eligibility evaluations across adaptive, cognitive, motor, social-emotional, and communication domains.
• Collaborate with families to develop individualized IFSPs with meaningful, measurable goals and strategies.
• Provide home-, community-, and group-based services through a parent/caregiver coaching model aligned with IFSP goals.
• Educate and empower families to understand child development, access resources, and advocate for their child’s needs.
• Partner with other professionals to deliver integrated, comprehensive services.
• Maintain timely, accurate records, track progress, and review IFSPs to adjust services as needed.
• Ensure accurate billing and documentation in accordance with EI Operational Standards and agency policies while meeting productivity expectations.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, case reviews, and professional development.
• Perform additional job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and Dependent Care).
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long-term disability.
• Free virtual medical, mental health, therapy, and psychiatry services.
• Musculoskeletal support program.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Tuition remission opportunities.
• Professional development and career growth.
• Vacation (156 hours), personal time (16 hours), and sick time (80 hours).
• Up to 11 paid holidays.
• Pet insurance.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• BJ's Wholesale Club membership discounts.
• Personal auto and home insurance support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level