Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Bronx School - QSAC Education

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

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To Apply: Please send your resume to jobs@qsac.com