Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - St Clair Shores, MI

Flourishinglivesmi; Michigan; On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and professional development

Flexible scheduling

Continuing Education (CEU) allowance

401(k) retirement plan

Collaborative, family‑first culture

Supportive leadership

Job summary

A compassionate therapy provider in St. Clair Shores, MI is seeking a Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support children with sensory, motor, feeding, and regulation challenges. Ideal candidates will have experience in trauma-informed practices and a commitment to ongoing professional development. This role promotes a child-led approach in a supportive, collaborative environment with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in sensory integration, self‑regulation, or feeding.
• Passion for child‑led, play‑based, and trauma‑informed therapy approaches.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Support individualized treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Lead creative, play‑based therapy sessions focused on regulation and functional skills.
• Build trust and connection with children and families.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists and other team members on shared cases.
• Document sessions and progress accurately and promptly.
• Contribute ideas and insight to team meetings and mentorship discussions.

Skills

Compassionate communication with children and caregivers

Creativity and flexibility in session planning

Teamwork and collaboration

Strong observation and problem‑solving

Calm, grounded presence in dynamic settings

Education

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Michigan

Job description

Flourishing Lives is seeking a kind, creative, and collaborative Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in St. Clair Shores, MI who believes that progress begins with connection.

You will support children with sensory, motor, feeding, and regulation challenges in a calm, joyful, and intentionally designed clinic environment. Guided by a child‑led approach, you will work closely with our occupational therapists and families to create meaningful, real‑life progress that kids can feel every day.

We are not an ABA clinic. We value emotional safety, relationship‑based care, and teamwork that puts families first.

If you love working with children, believe therapy should be both purposeful and playful, and want to grow within a supportive, mentorship‑driven environment, you will feel at home here.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Michigan
• Experience or strong interest in sensory integration, self‑regulation, or feeding
• Passion for child‑led, play‑based, and trauma‑informed therapy approaches
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice

Responsibilities

• Support individualized treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Lead creative, play‑based therapy sessions focused on regulation and functional skills
• Build trust and connection with children and families
• Collaborate with occupational therapists and other team members on shared cases
• Document sessions and progress accurately and promptly
• Contribute ideas and insight to team meetings and mentorship discussions

Skills

• Compassionate communication with children and caregivers
• Creativity and flexibility in session planning
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong observation and problem‑solving
• Calm, grounded presence in dynamic settings

Benefits

• Mentorship and professional development (initial and ongoing)
• Flexible scheduling to support work‑life balance
• Continuing Education (CEU) allowance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Collaborative, family‑first culture
• Supportive leadership and a team that truly cares