Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost 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: $22.74 - $24.74Abilities First is seeking a COTA for our preschool program located in UPK Preschool in Hyde Park NY. This position offers the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team focusing on the educational programming for all children ages 3 to 5, 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