Head Start is a federally funded preschool program serving low-income children and children with disabilities. Head Start is free to children who qualify and have two different programs; Home-based and center-based. The Goal of Head Start is to help development social and emotional competence of young children, implement strategies that promote school readiness, provide comprehensive family engagement services, promote health, mental health support, and collaborate with community resources to support the families and program.

We are looking for a part time Physical Therapist for our Poughkeepsie location! The Physical Therapist will conduct therapy treatments following IEP/IFSP mandates and will monitor and record student progress.

What you will do:

• They will monitor and record student progress.
• The Physical Therapist will communicate and interact with team members as well.
• The Physical Therapist may complete EI/CPSE evaluations.
• Upon enrollment or intake, evaluates each child’s occupational needs and ability in preparation for diagnostic planning. 
• Responsible for reviewing material of incoming children and alerting appropriate staff to possible fine motor, gross motor and sensory disabilities. 
• May undertake individual/group therapy with children in need of such treatment. 
• Provides periodic in service training to staff on physical disorders in children. 
• Develops physical curriculum materials and coordinates their use in delivery of physical services. 
• Creates behavior management systems and coordinates their use where appropriate. 
• Maintains appropriate records to assess current progress of the specific IEP physical objectives and disseminates information regarding child’s progress to other members of the treatment team/staff. 
• Tests performed are appropriate for presenting problems. 
• Recommendations are appropriate for findings. 

Join Astor Services – Apply Now!

Do you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team.

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive. 

Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!

What You Will Need:

· Licensed Physical Therapist.