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.Abilities First is seeking a full time COTA for our Educational Learning Center in New Windsor 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.COTA Hourly Range: $22.74 - $24.74Vacation, 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 and Continuing education
- 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!
Requirements
- Contributes to the evaluation process of students on caseload under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist
- Provided treatment of designated caseload under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist
- Responsible for scheduling of assigned caseload (in conjunction with classroom staff and other related services)
- Communicates to the supervising registered occupational therapist. Must adhere to paperwork deadlines, agency forms and content.
- Assesses student's equipment needs in conjunction with a Registered occupational Therapist.
- Responsible for recommending, fabricating and adapting equipment for assigned caseload according to Abilities First Inc. Policies.
- Responsible for regularly communicating with parents, classroom staff and related service personnel, regarding individual student's program and progress.
- participates in staff meetings, team meetings and parent/teacher conferences when indicated.
- Responsible for informing appropriate staff of need for periodic assessment of student by their physician.
- Meets weekly with the supervising occupational Therapist
- Assists in maintenance of treatment signs
- Participates in programming of Certified occupational Therapist Assistant students and volunteers
- Provides departmental in-services when indicated
- Must have a current NYS driver's license, free of moving violations (Amendable to Class E) deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier
- Adheres to AOTA standards of Practice and Code od Ethics. Adhere to agency Code of Legal and Ethical Behavior, which require all employees, consultants, board members, volunteers and affiliates to perform their responsibilities according to ethical and legal standards with honesty, integrity, fairness, good faith and respect for others and the law
- Follows all agency policy and procedures and demonstrates continuous regard to personal safety and safety of others.
- Performs other appropriate job-related activities as requested by your supervisor or as circumstances warrant
- Adheres to State Education rules and regulations. Preschool employees must adhere to the Office of Children and Family Services policies
Requirements
- Associate's degree from an AOTA accredited COTA program
- Certified with the NYS Education Department