Occupational Therapist - Peninsula
Listed compensation
$65k-$70k
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Job Description
Agency Overview
Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.
The Parents Place program is the parent education arm of JFCS’ Center for Children and Youth. We offer expert guidance, parent coaching, and workshops to help families navigate parenting challenges from infancy through teen years.
Position Summary
Working under the supervision of the Director of Occupational Therapy, the Occupational Therapist participates in the design and implementation of Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment services, as part of a mufti-disciplinary team providing services to children with developmental, behavioral, and learning needs.
The Occupational Therapist provides assessment and intervention as well as consultation services for children and adolescents primarily in San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
The Therapist understands and assists in meeting budget and services goals, understands the mission and objectives of Jewish Family and Children’s Services and works within the limitations of the Agency’s resources and performs all duties in compliance with agency standards.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range $65,000 – $70,000 (depending on experience)
- Employment Type: part-time, hourly, non-exempt role without benefits
- Schedule: 20 hours per week
- Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history
- Make positive differences in the lives of thousands of individuals and families we serve each year
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts initial sensory assessments, formulates intervention plans, and implements them in a variety of settings, including, home, school, and other community settings
Collaborates with mental health, speech and language and developmental specialists, as needed and appropriate, to formulate and implement effective treatment plans
Carries an ongoing occupational therapy intervention caseload that includes an average of at least 50% billable time
- Consults with pre/schools and elementary schools, as assigned
- Maintains timely and accurate assessment, intervention, consultation and billing records
Job Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Required
At least two (2) to five (5) years of experience providing occupational therapy services to children and youth in a variety of settings
Expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and Sensory Integration, and Learning Disabilities, with emphasis on early intervention, utilizing evidence based treatment
Excellent knowledge of child development
Expertise in Parent Education and Pre/school Consultation
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will design and implement assessment and treatment services for children with developmental, behavioral, and learning needs. They will also provide consultation services in various community settings and maintain accurate clinical and billing records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and possess two to five years of experience working with children and youth. Expertise in autism, ADHD, sensory integration, and early intervention is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Peninsula at Jewish Family and Children's Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 687 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In California, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (33 salary observations; 96 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (397 salary observations; 1,826 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 48 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (occupational therapy) | ranked against 687 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $65k–$70k | Pediatrics median $104k (middle half $99k–$120k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $99k median in California | $91k nationally (+9%)33 state / 397 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$61k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in California | 27 active | 686 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 31% no call · 58% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Occupational Therapist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment941 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,199 in the last 30 days | 787 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +3.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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