Job opportunities

Fostering Growth is looking for Pediatric Occupational Therapists and Life Skills Educators to join our growing team! If you are interested in a position, please reach out using the contact form below.

About the individuals we serve:

Fostering Growth provides occupational therapy and life skills services to individuals aged 18 months to 21 years. Services are offered in-home, within the community, and at daycares and preschools using evidence-based practices that promote holistic, child-led development. Fostering Growth emphasizes a top-down approach, focusing on abilities rather than challenges to enhance occupational participation. Fostering Growth welcomes children of all diagnoses and ability levels and is committed to delivering personalized care that fosters growth and development in each child.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist:

  • Type: Mobile, part-time (15-20 hours/week), potential for full-time

  • Location: Greater Seattle Area

Requirements:

  • Proficiency in occupational therapy techniques, particularly in pediatric settings

  • Knowledge and application of Sensory Integration approaches

  • Experience in early intervention practices when working with young children

  • A strong ability to connect and effectively work with children of various ages and abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with families and team members

  • Licensure in Occupational Therapy

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

  • Experience working with diverse diagnoses and ability levels

Life Skills Educator:

  • Type: Mobile, part-time (5-20 hours/week)

  • Location: Greater Seattle Area

  • Description: Provide training for individuals with developmental disabilities to learn practical skills for greater independence, covering areas such as self-empowerment, safety, communication, daily tasks (cooking, hygiene, transport), and healthy relationships.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

  • Willing to travel between homes

  • Neurodiversity-affirming

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (psych, HDFS, teaching, etc.)