What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Asst (COTA) position at ABILITIES FIRST, INC?
Description
Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for over sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services.
Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds to and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Hourly Rate: $22.80 – $24.80
This is a full-time position, 32.5 hours a week for 48 weeks. We follow a school calendar, as well as a six-week summer program.
Abilities First is seeking a COTA for our school age & preschool program located in Hyde Park, NY. This position offers the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team focusing on the educational programming for all children at every level of ability. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing all initial evaluations and periodic re-evaluations of students, determining appropriate short and long-term goals, evaluating new referrals to determine need for service, planning and implementing appropriate occupational therapy programs.
This position is crucial to the development of children of all ages. We follow a school calendar, as well as a six-week summer program.
Benefits Include:
· Sick, personal, and holiday time off (or paid time off on the school calendar)
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
· 401(k) plan with employer match
· Employer paid life insurance
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Increased earning potential with online training through College of Direct Support
· On Demand Payment – access your earnings as early as the next day
· Discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, etc.
· And More!
Become involved in the incredible mission of Abilities First, Inc., by providing people with disabilities and their families with support to attain independence, self-determination, integration and acceptance by others through education, exploration and experience.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree from an AOTA accredited COTA program
- Certified with the NYS Education Department
Salary : $23 - $25
