Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Whitestone Day School - QSAC Education

QSAC•New York, NY

23h•$65,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

QSAC is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic COTA to work with children and young adults. This opportunity is located at our Whitestone Day School. The COTA will follow a treatment plan/IEP goals developed to improve, develop, restore, or maintain opportunities for active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play for the students we support. Supervision will be provided and applicants must have current New York State certifications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant ( OTA ) program required
Current New York State COTA license to practice required
One to three years’ experience working as an OTA in a related setting preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with autism highly preferred

Responsibilities

Direct service according to a written treatment plan/IEP that the OT develops alone or with the COTA
Recommend modification of treatment approaches to the OT to reflect the student’s changing needs
Collaborate with OT to develop appropriate plans for the students being supported
Communicates and interacts with other team members, school personnel, and families in collaboration with a supervising OT
Develop and maintain a daily schedule, which includes sites, students/classrooms and other activities/duties
Maintain and records accurate records and documentation
Maintain high standards of confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility, while working cooperatively with Supervisors and other employees

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
Medical can be as low as $10 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
403(b) Retirement with Employer Discretionary Match
Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
Opportunities for career advancement
Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.