Occupational Therapist

Job DetailsJob Location: Champaign, IL 61821Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $78,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/yearQualificationsMake a difference with DSC! If you're looking for a career that is both rewarding and deeply meaningful, DSC is currently accepting applications for the position of Occupational Therapist. Developmental Services Center (DSC) provides comprehensive services across the lifespan-from birth through adulthood-including family development, case management, employment, residential, respite, and community day services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford Counties. As part of our team, you'll join a positive, caring, and mission-driven group of professionals dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live full, self-directed lives. We offer an excellent work environment where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide therapeutic intervention to address motor development, sensory processing and regulation, feeding and mealtime participation, play, self-care skills, positioning, adaptive skills, and functional participation in children birth to age 3. Conduct evaluations, assessments, and maintain accurate electronic records. Complete all sessions as authorized and comply with documentation requirements and timelines necessary for timely billing.  Partner with families using evidence-based practices to support caregivers’ competence and child development. Collaborate with service coordinators, physicians, childcare providers, and therapy team members. Attend and participate in department meetings, IFSP meetings, transition planning and other consultative meetings.   REQUIREMENTS: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program with current Illinois license.  A minimum of one-year post-graduate pediatric experience is preferred.  Early Intervention credential preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire).   HOURS: 40 hours a week, generally 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday   WHAT WE OFFER YOU: Grant-funded retention bonuses up to 2 payments for a maximum of $1,600 per fiscal year (depending on when in the grant year you were hired) All benefits start day 1 of employment 21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per year Medical, dental, life and disability coverage (starts first day of employment) Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) Voluntary benefits including vision, STD, critical illness, accident, legal insurance and identity theft protection 401(k) retirement plan with company match Employee referral program (up to $1000 per referral) Family-oriented work environment, casual dress, and employee appreciation events Employee assistance program   Please follow the link to view our full summary of employee benefits DSC SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS   EOE Rev. 7/2026