Occupational Therapy Assistant

Thrive By 5; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workdays

Professional Development

Retirement Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

An established pediatric therapy agency is seeking dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistants to join their team. This role involves working closely with developmentally delayed children and their families, providing essential therapy services in natural environments. The agency prides itself on its supportive and progressive work culture, offering flexibility and professional development opportunities. Join a mission-driven organization that values collaboration and strives to enhance children's development through tailored support and resources. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• NYS Licensure required for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Excellent written and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to developmentally delayed children.
• Collaborate with service providers to meet IFSP goals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

NYS Licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Thrive By 5 is a pediatric therapy agency providing services to children birth-3 years old. We are a growing agency seeking strong part time or full time COTA's to provide early intervention and/or preschool services in Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties. We take great pride in the work we do and have a strong reputation in the field.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities are not limited to the following:

• Work 1:1 with developmentally delayed children and their families using an embedded coaching model to provide support, information, and skills to promote generalization/maintenance of goals and enhance the development of the child
• Provide home and community based occupational therapy services, which includes reviewing IFSP goals and objectives
• Collaborate with other service providers to support IFSP goals and objectives, including Speech Pathologists, Physical Therapists, and Special Instruction/ABA providers
• Complete session notes and progress reports as required by the early intervention program
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• NYS Licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant required

• Must demonstrate excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Must be able to collaborate with the clinical team and all related service providers on a caseload

Our mission is to provide the best possible services to children in their natural environments. We strive to teach families ways they can incorporate learning opportunities into their everyday routines. We work with families to find the right support to make their child successful in life. We believe that all families, with the right resources, can enhance their child's development.

We offer a supportive and progressive work environment with competitive compensation, benefit eligibility for full-time employees, retirement, flexible workdays and professional development. _ Please include cover letter and resume._

Visit us atwww.thriveby-5.com