Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Family of Kidz; North Great River (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Pet Insurance

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Team Building Events

Incentive Program

Job summary

Family of Kidz in New York is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support children with special needs across school settings. You will collaborate with OTR/L to design interventions, administer evaluations, and coordinate with school teams to ensure progress.

This role offers part-time or potential full-time opportunities, with hours Monday–Friday aligned to the school calendar. Competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on child outcomes are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License (COTA).
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with OTR/L to design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up occupational therapy re-evaluations.
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain schedules with assigned individual families/school personnel.
• Collects data on each IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

Skills

COTA license

Bilingual

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Accredited OTA program

New York COTA license

Job description

Details about this opportunity

Location: School District placements across Long Island ( Central Islip, Middle Country)

Status: Part-Time, hourly (Full-Time, hourly may also be available)

Hours: Monday-Friday, following school calendar (flexible scheduling)

Compensation: $50-$85/hour

**Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or part-time, depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.**

What we have to offer YOU

FULL TIME BENEFITS

• Generous Paid Time Off(between 25-28 days!)
• 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Team Building Events
• Incentive Program

PART TIME BENEFITS

We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance)

• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• Full-Time Opportunities Available
• Team Building events
• Incentive Program
• Sick and Safe Leave: We care about your well-being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support your health, family, and safety needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with OTR/L to design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload.
• Administer and write up occupational therapy re-evaluations.
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management.
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs.
• Create and maintain schedules with assigned individual families/school personnel.
• Collects data on each IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly.
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CSE meetings and/or annual reviews.

About You

If you have these attributes:

• Passionate to work with children and their families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
• Self-starter and independent problem solve
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment
• Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
• Must be a team player
• Life-long learner who is committed to personal development

And this background:

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current New York State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License (COTA)
• Bilingual is a plus

Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family of Kidz 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.