Job Description:

 

Reporting to the Occupational Therapist Supervisor, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will be responsible for providing services to children aged 2 - 3 years old under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) while working alongside Speech-Language Pathologists, ABA Therapists, and a team of dedicated professionals in this dynamic non-profit organization.

 

Interested individuals should have a strong background in working with young children and have knowledge of the evaluation and treatment of infants and toddlers.

 

Requirements:

 

• New York State licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

 

• Previous experience in autism and early childhood desired

 

• Adaptable in a new environment

 

• Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus

 

Salary:

 

$55,000 - $68,000

 

Schedule:

 

8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 

This is a full-time, 12-month position

 

Job Benefits:

 

• Paid Holidays
• 12 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 days of Sick Leave

 

• 401(k) Program

 

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance

 

• Availability of clinical resources to aid in professional growth

 

• Hands on supervision from experienced and qualified staff

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

 

• Provide direct care treatment to children ages 2 - 3

 

• Review physician's referral and children's medical records to help determine diagnosis and occupational therapy treatment required

 

• Plan, prepare and perform individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve and/or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and/or prevent physical dysfunction in children

 

• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for re-evaluation

 

• Evaluate effectiveness of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit

 

• Collaborate with related services in providing individualized programming for each child

 

• Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

 

About Us:

 

The McCarton Foundation is a non-profit organization on a mission to bring exceptional treatment and services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. We believe in the ability that exists within every child who has developmental disabilities, and that all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential.

 

We utilize the McCarton Integrated Model, which combines speech and language therapy, fine and gross motor therapy, sensory integration therapy, socialization with peers, developmental play skills, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.

 

McCarton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.