Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapists

Company Overview

The mission of Abrazos Family Support Services is to support children and adults who have developmental disabilities and delays by providing an array of community-based services that meet the needs of the individuals and their families. Our Vision is to empower all children and families to achieve their full potential and live enhanced lives.

Summary

We are seeking dedicated Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapists to contract with our Agency in providing exceptional care to individuals with developmental delays and disabilities. Located in a supportive environment, this role is vital in helping our clients achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life.

Scope of Contractor’s Services:

The New Mexico Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program uses a transdisciplinary team approach when possible. That means if more than one provider is working with a child and family, those professionals work together to support the child and family. They conduct co-visits and talk with each other in-between visits to discuss ways to work with the family to support the child’s overall development. That includes cross-disciplinary sharing of information and training. All teams are led by a Family Service Coordinator. Team members may include a Developmental Specialist, Speech-language therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Dietician and/or a Family Support Specialist.

Services are based on the following eight key principles:

• Infants and toddlers learn best through everyday experiences and interactions with familiar people in familiar contexts.
• All families, with the necessary support and resources, can enhance their children’s learning and development.
• The primary role of a service provider in early intervention is to work with and support family members and caregivers in children’s lives.
• The early intervention process, from initial contacts through transition, must be dynamic and individualized to reflect the child’s and family members’ preferences, learning styles, and cultural beliefs.
• Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcomes must be functional and based on children’s and families’ needs and family-identified priorities.
• The family’s priorities, needs, and interests are addressed most appropriately by a primary provider who represents and receives team and community support.
• Interventions with young children and family members must be based on explicit principles, validated practices, best available research, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Support for families in developing strategies to understand, interpret and nurture their child’s development is best achieved through the use of reflective practices.
• Professional Requirements and Qualifications:
• Unquestioned integrity required.
• Independent and Responsible.
• Flexible.
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills.
• Desire to work with children in a home or daycare setting.
• Experience working with young children and families preferred.
• Compliant with all applicable New Mexico Public Health Order requirements.
• Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and other computer programs, as needed.
• Comply with state directives regarding health and safety practices and expectations when appropriate, including, mask wearing, social distancing, etc.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Valid NM driver’s license, reliable transportation with current automobile liability policy (bodily injury liability minimum must be $100,000/300,000 and 100,000 property) with continuous coverage.
• Clearing a criminal background check required.
• Current Professional Liability Insurance.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, we invite you to apply today and join us in our mission!

Job Type: Contract

Work Location: In person

Pay: $90.00 per hour

Work Location: In person