Early Intervention Occupational Therapist, Child Development Services

## Description

At **Wayfinder Family Services**, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.

**Program and Role Summary**

Wayfinder’s **Child Development Services** provides early intervention in person to children from birth to age 6 with visual impairment or multiple disabilities. Young children maximize any vision they have and reduce developmental delays. Parents learn to provide their child with therapeutic stimulation and advocate for their child’s education and care. Child development reduces the need for special education and increases independence for children with disabilities.

The primary focus on the **Early Intervention** **Occupational Therapist,** is to provide occupational therapy services to children from birth to three years of age to support and promote skills needed for daily living and participation in the environment. You’ll work with students who may have developmental delays, disabilities, or other challenges that affect their ability to participate in age-appropriate activities or learning. The occupational therapist will provide services in the client’s home, advocate on behalf of the client’s family, partner with parents and caregivers to empower them as advocates for their child.

The salary range reasonably expected for this position is $95,000 - $110,000.

**We've included a map of the service area this program supports. Our goal is for our Occupational Therapists to support cases closest to one regional center and maintain the flexibility to support other areas, if needed.**