CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

Kids Peace | Old Town, ME, United States

Posted Date 9/05/2024
Full job description Old Town, ME
Technical/Professional
Full Time, M-F Days
Req # 37130
On-site duties will include, but are not limited to: classroom collaboration, record review, group and individual therapy. Services shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of State and National accrediting and licensing bodies, and shall be consistent with sound and established principles of care. Provide in-service education trainings for staff members upon request. Participate in IEP meetings and ITT meetings (upon request). Provide progress reports every 90 days in line with Interdisciplinary Treatment Team process for inclusion in the student’s Treatment Plan one week prior to the student’s team meeting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
State of Maine License to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Experience working with children ages 3-21 with a diagnosis of autism and/or other behavioral issues.
Agrees to keep current with research in the field; attaining the required number of annual CEUs.
Must pass all clearances as required by the Department of Education, DHHS & OCFS
JOB DUTIES:
Provide classroom carry over by collaborating with educational staff.
Provide progress reports every 90 days in line with Interdisciplinary Treatment Team process for inclusion in the student’s Treatment Plan one week prior to the student’s team meeting.
Provide in-service education trainings for staff members upon request.
Provide group and individual therapy per student’s IEP/MTP.
Documentation of progress on IEPs quarterly. Therapy progress notes will be maintained in the student’s file.
Provide progress reports every 90 days in line with Interdisciplinary Treatment Team process for inclusion in the student’s Treatment Plan one week prior to the student’s team meeting.
Services shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the State and National accrediting and licensing bodies, and shall be consistent with sound and established principles of care.
KidsPeace is the employer of choice in the mental and behavioral healthcare field. As a KidsPeace associate, you can expect the following:
· Competitive compensation structures and the opportunity for associates to gather valuable practical experience and advance careers much more quickly than at other providers.
· Generous paid time off that we actively encourage our associates to use which promotes a work/life balance.
· Tuition assistance and a student loan forgiveness program to ensure that when you work to improve your ability to help our clients, you can rely on KidsPeace to support you.
· Comprehensive benefits package including life and disability insurance as well as pet insurance!
· An organizational culture filled with respect and the comradery of like-minded colleagues who live the mission to Give Hope, Help and Healing to Children, Adults and Those Who Love Them.
KidsPeace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workforce diversity.
Job Type
Regular
Industry
Healthcare

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