Occupational Therapist (Early Intervention)
Company: Brockton Area Multi-Servi
Location: Brockton
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Flexible Schedule/Full or Part
Time The Occupational Therapist will assess, diagnose, evaluate,
and treat children with a wide variety of confirmed or suspected
developmental disabilities.The Brockton Early Childhood
Intervention Program is a public health program that provides
therapeutic support to infants and toddlers who have developmental
delays or are at risk for such delays. The goal of the program is
to help children as soon as possible so they can reach their full
potential. Services include speech therapy, occupational therapy,
physical therapy, and skill development. Must be a licensed OTR and
have a valid driver's license in state of residence with own means
of transportation. Home visiting to surrounding towns is required.
Responsibilities : Complete neuro/motor evaluations, sensory/motor
assessments, feeding evaluations, and adaptive equipment as needed
to diagnose, evaluate and treat children with a wide variety of
confirmed or suspected disabilities. Develop, write and implement
IFSP’s for infants and young children. Participate in
multi-disciplinary team and provide consultation, training, and
supervision to other staff members. Provide center and home base
services, group and individual treatment. Provide training and
support to families. Complete reports, record progress and
interpret reports to families and other staff members. Serve as
advocate for parents and child’s first 766 evaluations when leaving
the Early Childhood Intervention program. Actively participate in
case conferences and in-service education trainings as required.
Choose appropriate training materials. Perform duties consistent
with agency/program policies and procedures. Execute duties to
reflect reasonable safety standards. Standard precautions must be
utilized and training obtained in areas that constitute risk.
Perform other related work duties as needed or as assigned by
supervisor or designee. Qualifications: Licensed OTR required; NDT
training, pediatric experience and/or Early Intervention
Certification desired. Must possess a valid driver’s license in
state of residence. Must have accurate or correctable auditory and
visual abilities to observe children and maintain safety. On an
infrequent basis, must be able to respond rapidly to safeguard
children during an emergency including thereat of fire, disaster or
imminent danger. Emergency response may require running, carrying
or lifting children. Must be able to react quickly to prevent
injury or harm to a child. On a moderate to frequent basis, must
have the agility to move quickly to reach a child who may need
assistance. Must be able to stoop, squat, sit or otherwise position
self to closely interact with children. Must be able to bend,
reach, stretch and participate in play
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