Occupational therapy assistant school - education

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$76,000 annually

Job Summary & Responsibilities

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.

Responsibilities

Treatment Plans

• 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

Communication & Administration

• 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

Qualifications and Work Experience

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

Mission

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Benefits

QSAC offers some of the best benefits which go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $1 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.

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.

To Apply: Please send your resume to [email protected]

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