Center for Human Development (CHD)

If I'm preparing to interview for an occupational therapist position at the Center for Human Development, what do I need to know?

I would recommend:Becoming knowledgeable in the company's community involvement and different divisions.Showing a strong understanding of typical child development (motor, speech, learning). Strong emphasis on sensory processing, ASD, motor delay, and feeding.Knowledge of the Battelle development...

Interview Social Services Mental Health Services Occupational Therapist Center for Human Development

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Care to share what a normal day may be like for an occupational therapist at the Center for Human Development?

When you are Fee for Service/Per diem, you make your own schedule with families and only get paid for your time with the family. I would try to set up my visits close to each other (time and location wise). You bring your own toys and use what is available in the client's home. The nice thing abo...

Day in the Life Social Services Mental Health Services Occupational Therapist Center for Human Development

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Just how well does a major in occupational therapy prepare someone for an occupational therapist job at the Center for Human Development?

The OT major is a generalist study therefore, our pediatric classes and labs were the most supportive for this position. Our professors, who have years of experience in these fields, did a good job preparing us with the most current topics and realistic documentation; however, once you are focusi...