Occupational Therapist

Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist – Make a Difference in Early Childhood Development!

Location: Providence, RI
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor - EI 

Employment Type: Full Time- Monday - Friday , 8 hour shifts

Are you passionate about helping young children thrive? Do you want to work with families during one of the most important stages of development? If you're a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist, we’d love to meet you!

About the Role

At Children’s Friend, you’ll work with infants and toddlers (birth to age three) who have developmental delays or medical conditions. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to partner with families and make a real difference every single day.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with families to promote the healthy growth and development of their children.

• Deliver family-centered therapy aligned with each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to coordinate services.

• Conduct assessments, facilitate evaluations, and contribute to the IFSP process.

• Support children and families through transitions from Early Intervention.

• Maintain timely, confidential documentation and participate actively in supervision and team meetings.

• Provide services in accordance with federal, state, and agency standards.

✅ What You Bring:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

• At least 2 years of experience working with young children, preferably those with special needs.

• Current occupational therapy license.

• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Comfort working both remotely and on-site as needed.

Why Join Children’s Friend?

At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day.

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage 
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance 
• Flex Spending Accounts 
• 12 Holidays 
• Competitive Vacation Benefits 
• Training and Professional Development 
• Education Assistance 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance 

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at talent@cfsri.org.