Overview
Pay Range: $61,000 to $76,000 salary plus generous benefits!
Schedule: 8am to 4pm M-F days
Join a Team That Changes Lives
For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.
At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:
Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan
Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.
Job Description
Elwyn seeks an Occupational Therapy (OT) Specialist to provide specific expertise of that discipline as part of a regional team to develop and implement programs and interventions that benefit children in the least restrictive environment. The OT Specialist offers input, oversight, and consultation for children within the City of Philadelphia. The OT Specialist ensures and embeds therapeutic strategies that can be applied in everyday situations within the daily activities/routines at home, school, or in the community. This role provides collaboration, guidance and coaching support to the regional teams, service providers, and early childhood programs, and works across disciplines to ensure that the occupational needs of eligible children are met in the least restrictive manner.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver ongoing collaboration, guidance, and coaching support to regional Individual Education Planning (IEP) teams in accordance with Early Intervention regulations, Chapter 14 and IDEA
Employ the use of the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards, best practices, current research, and apply these principles in the least restrictive environment within the context of Preschool Early Intervention
Provide assessment of eligibility including providing re-evaluation when necessary and plan appropriately for discharge of children
Conduct ongoing training, modules, and programs for early intervention staff; serve as a staff trainer for Elwyn's workforce development occupational therapy track; provide ongoing training in occupational therapy techniques, adaptations, strategies, and objectives; develop carry-over strategies to families and guide IEP teams on what is developmentally appropriate for preschool age children
Serve as a consultant regarding the adaptation of physical environments for children with disabilities and the need for adaptive devices or services that will support the child in achieving the highest level of functioning
Work collaboratively with ELS staff and contracted service providers to ensure adequate coverage, high quality service delivery, and the titration of services as appropriate for the child to gain skills and achieve independence
Provide periodic case coverage of direct occupational therapy services as recommended in each child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) within the context of the natural environment which includes covering initial services, service gaps, and/or children with a high degree of need.
Participate in IEP meetings, provide service recommendations, present levels of performance, and goals/outcomes
Conduct Evaluation and IEP reviews to ensure that goals, strategies, and adaptations are appropriate and individualized to the child's specific needs
Participate in team/staff meetings designed to support the overall function of the program and region
Participate in professional development opportunities within and outside of Elwyn that re appropriate to the field of occupational therapy practice
Participate in supervision, feedback, mentoring, and self-reflection to support therapeutic excellence
Maintain a caseload of children based on the regional need and frequency of services as indicated on each IEP (Not to exceed 10 direct service hours per week)
Complete required documentation including daily Service Verification Notes, Biannual Progress Monitoring, and other necessary reports
Complete other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Experience providing Occupational Therapy services with young children and families is preferred
Two (2) years' experience working with children on the Autism spectrum
Employs a team oriented, family centered approach to early intervention
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, conflict resolution, active listening, and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed
Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record
Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Experience using/knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
2025-2767
Equal Opportunity Employer
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Range: $61,000 to $76,000 salary plus generous benefits!
Schedule: 8am to 4pm M-F days
Join a Team That Changes Lives
For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.
At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:
Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan
Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.
Job Description
Elwyn seeks an Occupational Therapy (OT) Specialist to provide specific expertise of that discipline as part of a regional team to develop and implement programs and interventions that benefit children in the least restrictive environment. The OT Specialist offers input, oversight, and consultation for children within the City of Philadelphia. The OT Specialist ensures and embeds therapeutic strategies that can be applied in everyday situations within the daily activities/routines at home, school, or in the community. This role provides collaboration, guidance and coaching support to the regional teams, service providers, and early childhood programs, and works across disciplines to ensure that the occupational needs of eligible children are met in the least restrictive manner.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver ongoing collaboration, guidance, and coaching support to regional Individual Education Planning (IEP) teams in accordance with Early Intervention regulations, Chapter 14 and IDEA
Employ the use of the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards, best practices, current research, and apply these principles in the least restrictive environment within the context of Preschool Early Intervention
Provide assessment of eligibility including providing re-evaluation when necessary and plan appropriately for discharge of children
Conduct ongoing training, modules, and programs for early intervention staff; serve as a staff trainer for Elwyn's workforce development occupational therapy track; provide ongoing training in occupational therapy techniques, adaptations, strategies, and objectives; develop carry-over strategies to families and guide IEP teams on what is developmentally appropriate for preschool age children
Serve as a consultant regarding the adaptation of physical environments for children with disabilities and the need for adaptive devices or services that will support the child in achieving the highest level of functioning
Work collaboratively with ELS staff and contracted service providers to ensure adequate coverage, high quality service delivery, and the titration of services as appropriate for the child to gain skills and achieve independence
Provide periodic case coverage of direct occupational therapy services as recommended in each child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) within the context of the natural environment which includes covering initial services, service gaps, and/or children with a high degree of need.
Participate in IEP meetings, provide service recommendations, present levels of performance, and goals/outcomes
Conduct Evaluation and IEP reviews to ensure that goals, strategies, and adaptations are appropriate and individualized to the child's specific needs
Participate in team/staff meetings designed to support the overall function of the program and region
Participate in professional development opportunities within and outside of Elwyn that re appropriate to the field of occupational therapy practice
Participate in supervision, feedback, mentoring, and self-reflection to support therapeutic excellence
Maintain a caseload of children based on the regional need and frequency of services as indicated on each IEP (Not to exceed 10 direct service hours per week)
Complete required documentation including daily Service Verification Notes, Biannual Progress Monitoring, and other necessary reports
Complete other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Experience providing Occupational Therapy services with young children and families is preferred
Two (2) years' experience working with children on the Autism spectrum
Employs a team oriented, family centered approach to early intervention
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, conflict resolution, active listening, and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed
Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record
Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Experience using/knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
2025-2767
Equal Opportunity Employer
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 485857815
Originally Posted on: 7/18/2025
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