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Job description
The salary range for this position is $65,000-$76,000 annually
NEW GRADUATES AND EARLY-CAREER COTAs ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
QSAC welcomes newly licensed COTAs and recent graduates beginning their careers in occupational therapy. You'll receive supervision while gaining hands-on experience supporting children and young adults with autism in a collaborative school environment.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
QSAC is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic COTA to work with children and young adults. This opportunity is located at our Bronx School.
The COTA will follow a treatment plan/IEP goals developed to improve, develop, restore, or maintain opportunities for active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play for the students we support. Supervision will be provided and applicants must have current New York State certifications.
Responsibilities
Treatment Plans
Direct service according to a written treatment plan/IEP that the OT develops alone or with the COTA
Recommend modification of treatment approaches to the OT to reflect the student’s changing needs
Collaborate with OT to develop appropriate plans for the students being supported
Communication & Administration Communicates and interacts with other team members, school personnel, and families in collaboration with a supervising OT
Develop and maintain a daily schedule, which includes sites, students/classrooms and other activities/duties
Maintain and records accurate records and documentation
Maintain high standards of confidentiality, attendance, and flexibility, while working cooperatively with Supervisors and other employees
Qualifications and Work Experience Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant ( OTA ) program ***required***
Current New York State COTA license to practice required
Experience working with people with autism highly preferred
One to three years’ experience working as an OTA in a related setting preferred
Mission
QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.
Benefits
QSAC offers some of the best benefits which go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture. Competitive salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
Medical can be as low as $10 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
403(b) Retirement with Employer Discretionary Match
Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
Opportunities for career advancement
Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.
Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.
QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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