Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Liberty POST; Town of Goshen (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Mentoring

CEU credits

Team environment

Direct deposit

Job summary

Liberty POST is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support birth-5 children in Early Intervention and Preschool programs across Newburgh, Port Jervis, Highland Falls, and surrounding NY counties. Full‑time and part‑time options are available; NY licensure and a valid driver’s license are required, and experience with early childhood is preferred.

Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a New York State OT license and registration.
• Driver's license required to travel between sites.
• Experience with early childhood services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education for birth-5 children.
• Deliver services through Early Intervention and Preschool programs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support natural learning environments.

Skills

Spanish (bonus)

Education

New York State OT License & Registration

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We are currently seeking Full-Time Early Childhood/Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide services to our clients in the following areas:

Dutchess County and Orange County- specifically Newburgh, NY, Port Jervis, NY and Highland Falls, NY

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply!

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout New York State and Indiana. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Position Summary:
Liberty POST is currently seeking motivated and energetic Early Childhood Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) for part-time and/or full-time employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs.
Qualifications:

• Current New York State License and Registration in Occupational Therapy
• Valid Driver’s License
• At least one year of experience working with early childhood
• Current OT License and Certification
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus

Benefits for this position:

• Health Insurance for FT positions
• Mentoring is offered to all providers
• CEU credits offered throughASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
• Work with a team of professionals that care about making a difference
• Payment is biweekly and direct deposit is available

Job Type: Full-time preferred, Part-time available.

Pay Rate EI:

• EI 30 minutes: $46
• EI 60 minutes: $61
• Facility Based: $32

Pay Rate: CPSE

• CPSE 30 minutes: $32

Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.