Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Opportunity Tree•Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Opportunity Tree has a new position for a full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Day Program! This position will report to the Occupational Therapist and be required to travel within Maricopa and Pinal Counties up to 25%. Join a dynamic, community-based day program where occupational therapy is integrated into innovative, person-centered programming for adults and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works alongside an Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary team to provide direct services, facilitate therapeutic and community-based activities, support staff training, and promote meaningful participation, independence, and quality of life. This role is ideal for a creative, collaborative clinician who enjoys applying occupational therapy principles in non-traditional, program-based settings.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age.
Current driver license with Non-Restricted Motor Vehicle Record.
Communicate in English; speech, write, and read.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current Arizona Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing.
Reliable transportation and travel for The Opportunity Tree business.
Successful completion and maintain all required training which may include CPR, First Aid, and Prevention and Support.
Successfully meet AZ-DPS requirements for Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, neurological conditions, physical disabilities, or behavioral health needs.
Knowledge, skills and abilities to meet the job duties and responsibilities listed below in the Job Requirements.
Knowlege of best practice models and community integration:
Personal enthusiasm for participation in a non-profit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Positive attitude and represent The Opportunity Tree in a positive manner to the community.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with clients, staff, families, funders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide OT services under OTR supervision, including screenings, assessments, interventions, data collection, documentation, and outcome tracking consistent with established member goals and in accordance with regulations and agency policies.
Deliver individual and small group therapy using both the pull out and integrated models using all the principles of occupational therapy and consistent with member goals.
Train program staff to implement activities therapeutically, including when and how to adapt activities to meet members physical, sensory, cognitive and environmental needs.
Collaborate with therapists, leadership, and program staff on intervention planning, program development, and participant support.
Contribute to program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and outcome measurement.
Promote a respectful, inclusive, and empowering environment that supports dignity, choice, and self-determination for individuals with IDD.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
11 Paid Holidays (full and part time; available immediately)
Paid Time Off (annual and sick leave; full and part employees; after 90 day; accured bi-weekly)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (all employees)
Employee Referral Bonus (refer a full or part time employee to earn bonus after about three months)
$1,000 hiring bonus for full time new employee, paid after 12 full pay periods worked (approximately six months).