Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

United Cerebral Palsy Association Of Greater Cleveland; Brooklyn Heights (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy Association Of Greater Cleveland is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support students with complex learning needs at the Alt Education site in Brooklyn Heights, OH. The role involves data review, OT services, and collaboration with teachers and therapists.

You will assist in creating learning plans, adapt activities for mobility and daily living skills, and help maintain a safe, compliant classroom environment under Ohio rules.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensed by the State of Ohio.
• Certification from the State Department of Education.
• Ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with limited moving violations.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review data from student records (IEPs, ETRs, medical notes).
• Support data collection, progress monitoring, and assessment with an OT.
• Provide occupational therapy services to students in center or community settings.
• Assist in developing and updating personalized learning plans and objectives.
• Implement interventions and adaptive equipment to support mobility and daily living skills.
• Document services per agency standards and state rules.
• Engage in staff trainings and meetings to build job skills.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and sanitize equipment.
• Perform clerical tasks with MS Office and organize information on Teams.
• Provide delegated nursing care under a supervising nurse when needed.
• Execute housekeeping tasks as required by regulations.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Valid Ohio driver’s license

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in Ohio

Ohio Department of Education certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Alt Education site - Brooklyn Heights, OH, Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.00Hourly

BASIC FUNCTION: Under supervision of the LeafBridge Alt Ed. Physical and Occupational Therapy Supervisor, promote curriculum access and progress toward academic and functional goals for students with complex learning needs. Use holistic intervention strategies within guidelines as established by Ohio Law and Rules covering the Practice of Occupational Therapy and within the context of the established code of ethics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy assistant program, licensed by the State of Ohio, certification from the State Department of Education, and the ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Possess a valid Ohio driver's license with no more than two (2) moving violations and have reliable daily transportation

Responsibilities

• 1.Gather and review pertinent data from student's records including but not limited to: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Evaluation Team Reports (ETR), medical records and progress notes.
• Support data collection, progress monitoring, and assessment of skills in direct collaboration with a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Provide occupational therapy services to students in center or community based settings.
• Assist in the development and updates of personalized learning plans, learning objectives or therapeutic activities for clients under the direction of related services staff and Intervention Specialists.
• Implement interventions, adaptations, and modifications that support positioning, mobility, access, functional skills (toileting, eating, grooming, dressing), academic success, communication, and social skills as assigned by the related services team to include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. This includes regular personal care for the health and safety of all students.
• Support Teaching Assistants and Intervention in implementation of selected activities, handling techniques, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Document services provided as needed, in alignment with agency standards and state rules and laws regarding the education of students with disabilities.
• Engage in all staff trainings, in-services, professional development, and meetings utilizing active learning and listening techniques to build specific job knowledge and skills.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment throughout the day as delegated including sanitizing medical equipment such as wheelchairs, standers, oral motor items, etc., and other cleaning tasks as needed by the program.
• Complete a variety of clerical tasks which require entry level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,Publisher, PowerPoint). Assist in storing and organizing information on Teams or other designated location.Other clerical duties include but are not limited to scanning, laminating, copying, assembling, organizing, inventory and filing.
• Provide delegated nursing care, including but not limited to tube feeding, catheter care, the administration of medications, and other routine medical procedures under the direction of the delegating nurse.
• Perform housekeeping tasks as related to client needs and in accordance with all relevant regulations - i.e., universal precautions and infection control including laundry, dishwashing, discarding of materials safely, cleaning/disinfecting contaminated surfaces, etc.
• Implement appropriate behavior support techniques are determined by the intervention team.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.