Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapist

Hayes Day School, located in Millbrook NY, currently has an opening for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dedicated and compassionate team.

Hayes Day School provides services for children ages 5-21 who have multiple disabilities or autism. We currently have students from eighteen districts across Hudson Valley. We provide a highly structured and supportive educational program for students who have medical, behavioral and/or academic needs.

What you will do as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant:

Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapy Supervisor, performs all initial evaluations and periodic re-evaluations to establish/develop appropriate individualized educational plans in the least restrictive learning environment. This position is PT working 2 days/week 8:30 am -3:30 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Provide treatment for students with multiple disabilities including physical and sensory disabilities.
• Provide services in a flexible manner either pulling students out or pushing them into classroom activities depending on the unique needs of each student as well as the classroom.
• Have computer skills and be able to provide distance learning activities and/or sessions.
• Provide use of adaptive equipment as appropriate for the student
• Be physically able to walk, bend, twist, and support students on therapy equipment.
• Provide training to classroom and team members as needed on the use of various adaptive equipment that assist with carryover into the classroom routine.
• Consult with classroom staff regarding the implementation of occupational therapy carry over.
• Collaborate with all team members in order to consider physical, medical, sensory, vision, communication and behavioral needs of each student and how these needs may affect his/her occupational therapy needs.
• In conjunction with the OT, develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student's IEP.
• Attend classroom team meetings, CSE meetings and residential meetings as needed.
• Complete written work as required for progress notes, residential notes and annual notes as needed.
• Works under the supervision of the OT and Principal

Qualifications:

• Must be a NYS Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Preferred experience working with children with special needs.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Basic computer skills to include MS Office

Physical Requirements:

• Standing (up to 6 hours), Sitting, Walking, Lifting ( up to 25 lbs.), Pushing, Pulling , bending, reaching .

Join our team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students through dedicated care and support

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $34.35 per hour

Work Location: In person