Jewish Child & Family Services (JCFS) provides vital, individualized, results-driven, therapeutic and supportive services for thousands of children, adults and families of all backgrounds each year, facing challenges with life transitions, mental health, developmental/intellectual disability and basic human need.

JCFS is looking to hire a fun, energetic and team-oriented Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with Speech and Developmental Therapists to create a whole child approach to treatment. The Occupational Therapist will work with infants, toddlers, and young children with developmental disabilities and delays in their home and our two clinics. This position is part time (up to 20 hours per week), with a fixed salary, and travel for the Early Intervention component of the program primarily in the North and West Suburbs.

Requirements:

•  Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
•  Must possess Illinois Department of Professional Regulation State Licensure
•  Must possess -OR- be willing to obtain Early Intervention (EI) Credential in Occupational Therapy
•  Must have a flexible schedule that allows for some late afternoon or early evening hours two days per week
•  Must possess a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle to travel in the Chicago metropolitan area, as this position requires site visits to locations which may or may not be accessible by public transportation

Preferred:

•  Pediatric work experience including during fellowships and/or internship placements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• One-on-one direct therapy within the client's home or our clinic for infants, toddlers, and young children
•  Performs the full range of clinical duties, including the gathering and analysis of data, formulation of treatment plans, and implementation of the intervention for routine and complex cases
•  Performs assessments of each client using information provided, standardized tools and/or observation and formulates understanding of clients’ needs, including the family

Benefits: JCFS offers an array of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Paid sick and vacation time, Agency holidays, Pension, 403(b), Flexible Spending Plans, and Life Insurance.

Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org

Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, Licensed by DCFS

JCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. JCFS provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.