Job Description
We are hiring a Part-Time COTA, 3 days a week in the Natomas School District!Who We Are: Jabbergym has a well-established community reputation for inspiring children to have fun while providing them with the tools to realize their fullest potential. Our collaborative, caring, and skilled therapists are catalysts for goal achievement as they address the needs of the whole child.
Purpose of the Position: Under supervision from an Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), the Occupational Therapy Assistant will provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services to designated students accordingly to provide quality, discipline-specific treatment for children with emotional disturbance, developmental delays, cognitive delays, intellectual disabilities, other disabilities, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and other health impairments
Job Group Classification: Jabbergym
Overtime Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $50,000 - $67,000/year
Why Should You Apply?- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Life, Legal & Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Vacation for full-time employees
- Sick pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts with AT&T
- Team environment
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation
Position Responsibilities and Duties:- May participate in the assessment of fine motor, perceptual motor, sensorimotor & oral motor function.
- Determines therapeutic goals in conjunction with the occupational therapist.
- Participates in IEP meetings as assigned.
- Utilizes a collaborative, team approach in working with therapists, teachers, parents, and classroom team members.
- Adheres to company rules and regulations related to work hours and student schedules.
- Provides intervention services to students to meet goals, as established through the IEP.
- Consults, instructs, and assists classroom team members regarding positioning and handling, curricular access strategies, and the utilization of intervention programs under your supervisors directive.
- Assists in administrative duties.
- Assists in determining and meeting students adaptive equipment needs.
- Flexible and an ability to work through challenging behaviors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Skills or Qualifications:- Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification from the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT)
- Experience working in a school or treatment setting for students with learning and/or social and emotional problems.
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
- Pro-Act, CPI and/or CPR certification helpful
- Working knowledge of standard business practices and procedures
- Computer-literate; knowledge of standard company software applications, internet
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent written documentation skills
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
- Problem-solving ability and proven accuracy with detailed information
- Proficient written and verbal English language communication skills, including business writing and professional telephone manner
- Reliability, dependability, and flexibility
