Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Crystal Springs•Assonet, MA

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant works in a children's program, providing direct treatment and contributing to an interdisciplinary therapeutic program tailored to each student's needs. The assistant implements occupational therapy protocols prescribed by an OTR/L, helps select and adapt meaningful interventions, and provides direct and consultative services consistent with students' IEPs and the school-based practice model. The role includes documenting session data and results, supporting students with appropriate behavioral reinforcement, advising staff on occupational therapy strategies, and participating in educational team meetings. Crystal Springs is a residential facility for individuals with disabilities, providing educational, therapeutic, and residential services. The organization describes its mission as empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential and independence.

Requirements

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Massachusetts licensure and NBCOT certification to practice as a COTA.
Effective conflict management and dispute resolution skills.
Ability to identify and solve problems by prioritizing needs, setting reasonable goals, establishing a plan, and following through.
Ability to plan, set, and implement schedules to complete necessary daily tasks.
Ability to implement verbal and physical crisis intervention techniques (CPI) when necessary.
Ability to comply with student confidentiality regulations and protocols (HIPPA, as written in the posting).

Responsibilities

Provide direct treatment programs and participate in implementing comprehensive interdisciplinary therapeutic programs for children.
Implement treatment protocols prescribed by an OTR/L and seek clarification when necessary.
Provide input into intervention plans and choose meaningful activities based on students' individual needs and priorities.
Implement and modify therapeutic activities and interventions consistent with demonstrated competency, student goals, and the school-based practice model.
Establish and maintain a predictable schedule to provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services required by students' IEPs.
Collect accurate data during therapy sessions and document results daily, maintaining current billing and records.
Write concise reports reflecting the individual's progress.
Provide behavioral reinforcement appropriate to students' developmental ages, preferences, and behavior plans.
Model and instruct staff in strategies outlined in students' current IEPs to improve performance.
Consult with classroom and residential staff on integrating occupational therapy techniques into daily routines.
Attend and contribute to student meetings as a member of the educational team.
Use verbal and physical crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
Comply with student confidentiality regulations and protocols.