Occupational Therapist | Early Intervention / Infant & Toddler Assessments | Imperial Valley County
About The Position
Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Infant Development Assessments (IDA) team. This part-time, community-based position offers flexibility and focuses on working with infants, toddlers, and their families. The role involves conducting developmental assessments for children from birth to age 3 who may have developmental delays or be at risk for intellectual or developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include meeting with families in their homes and community settings, evaluating child development, preparing reports, and connecting families with early intervention services. This role is primarily focused on developmental evaluation, early identification, family support, and service recommendations, rather than ongoing traditional therapy sessions.
Requirements
- Current California Occupational Therapist license
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an approved program
- Experience working with young children, particularly infants and toddlers with established or potential intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to build positive and supportive relationships with children and families
- Detail-oriented and comfortable managing your schedule and deadlines independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid California driver's license with a safe driving record
- Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance
- Ability to obtain required DOJ clearance
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to complete required training
Responsibilities
- Conduct Infant and Toddler Developmental Assessments for young children
- Meet with families and assessment partners to coordinate appointments
- Evaluate children's developmental abilities and identify developmental performance age ranges
- Complete M-CHAT reviews when Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is suspected
- Review vision and hearing screening information
- Review San Diego Regional Center materials with families during assessments
- Prepare detailed reports summarizing each child's developmental competencies
- Assist with relevant portions of the child's Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
- Complete required assessment and intake documentation within established timelines
- Maintain assessment materials and your IDA assessment kit
- Travel throughout San Diego or Imperial County to conduct assessments in family homes and other community locations
Benefits
- $50–$60/hour
- Flexible part-time scheduling
- CEU and licensing fee reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick and vacation time
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees
- 403(b) retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
