Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Arc Lexington; City of Gloversville (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Lexington is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its Clinical Services team. In this role, you will assist in delivering essential occupational therapy services while providing staff training. We offer competitive wages, generous PTO, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting wages

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid training

Complete, very low-cost benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have current registration with New York State and certification with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.
• A valid NYS driver's license that meets Agency standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment, treatment development, implementation, and monitoring of Occupational Therapy services.
• Provide training and support to agency staff in Day Hab and Residential settings.

Skills

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in an Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

What does a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) do?

As a member of the Clinical Services team at The Arc Lexington the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the supervision of the OTR to assist in the assessment, treatment development, implementation, and monitoring of Occupational Therapy services. The COTA provides training and support to agency staff in Day Hab and Residential settings. Strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in an Occupational Therapy Assistant program is required.
• Must have current registration with New York State and certification with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is Preferred.
• A valid NYS driver's license that meets Agency standards is required.

What can The Arc Lexington offer you?

• Competitive starting wages
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• A complete, very low-cost benefits package

Why work at The Arc Lexington?

The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured, and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:

• 2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
• 2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State
• 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award

We hope you will join us in making a difference!

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