Occupational Therapist - PACT-Y

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.

To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Program for Assertive Community Treatment for Youth (PACT-Y) team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about working with adolescents and young adults experiencing serious emotional disturbances or emerging mental illness. You'll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team delivering community-based, recovery-oriented care.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Conduct functional assessments and develop individualized intervention plans.
• Deliver therapy and support in community settings (homes, schools, etc.).
• Teach life skills, coping strategies, and executive functioning techniques.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Engage and educate families to support youth development.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience working with youth or young adults in mental health settings.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally competent care.
• Experience in community-based or wraparound services is preferred.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally competent care is preferred.

Driving Requirements

• May be required to operate a vehicle; have a valid driver's license and a "satisfactory" driving record.
• May be required to have access to a personal vehicle for use during work hours and to use personal vehicle to transport clients on occasion if/when needed.
• If required to transport clients, must maintain the minimum amounts of liability insurance as required by The Home and/or other regulatory requirements and vehicle registration must be current.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.