Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA)

Essex Regional Educational Services Commission; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Sick)

Job summary

Essex Regional Educational Services Commission is seeking a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in New Jersey for a part-time, 10-month position. The role requires collaboration with the OT and school team to promote student independence and participate in therapy activities.

The position involves data collection, implementing goals, and coordinating with families. It offers a $55/hour rate and up to 28.75 hours per week, with PTO (Sick) benefits and equal opportunity

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Licensure as a COTA.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
• Ability to physically move about the building.
• Ability to lift and position students (30-80 pounds).
• Ability to make decisions with minimal supervision in accordance with procedures.
• Must pass CHRU background check.
• Proof of TB screening.

Responsibilities

• Promotes independence in activities of daily living through problem solving and adaptations.
• Observes and suggests positioning techniques to enhance participation and function.
• Collaborates with classroom staff at team meetings when requested.
• Exchanges information about students with the occupational therapist.
• Utilizes task analysis for feeding and school-related skills.
• Implements OT-prescribed programs based on goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with colleagues and parents to plan and implement effective student programs.
• Collects and maintains data on student goals to evaluate progress.
• Assists therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Observation & problem solving

Crisis management awareness

Education

COTA license - NJ

Job description

• Promotes independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student.


• Observes, problem solve and suggests positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function.


• Consults and assists classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested.


• Discusses and exchanges information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist.


• Utilizes task analysis to suggest techniques to the educational team with regard to feeding, activities of daily living, pre-writing, pre-cutting, and other skills needed for school performance.


• Implements the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives.


• Collaborates with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs.


• Assists occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.


• Assists therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis.

Essential Job Functions

• Promotes independence in activities of daily living (including dressing and feeding) through problem solving, suggesting adaptations and observation of the student.


• Observes, problem solve and suggests positioning techniques to enhance educational participation and maximize function.


• Consults and assists classroom staff through gathering and sharing information at team meetings when requested.


• Discusses and exchanges information about the students assigned with the occupational therapist.


• Utilizes task analysis to suggest techniques to the educational team with regard to feeding, activities of daily living, pre-writing, pre-cutting, and other skills needed for school performance.


• Implements the individualized/small group therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives.


• Collaborates with colleagues and parents in order to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs.


• Assists occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals.


• Assists therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis.

General Responsibilities

• Assumes appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.


• Continues professional growth.


• Assumes other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Licensure as a COTA from the State of New Jersey, Department of Professional Regulation.


• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students.


• Experience working with students with special needs preferred.


• Ability to physically move about the building.


• Ability to lift and position students (30-80 pounds) if assigned to a classroom with such requirements.


• Ability to make decisions with minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures.


• Ability to participate in approved behavior management procedures, Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI) and to apply training in crisis situations including student restraints as needed.


• Must pass CHRU background check.


• Proof of recent TB screening

PAY RATE:

$55.00/hour

Term Of Contract

• Part-Time - 10 Month Position


• Not to exceed 28.75 hours per week

Benefits

• PTO (Sick)

ERESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer