Job Title:                    Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Department:              Clinical

Responsible To:         Clinical Director

Status:                        Non-Exempt

Level:                          Clinical

Tier:                            Clinical

Requirements:           Related Training and Mass Certification.  Professional appearance and demeanor.  Ability to lift and support body weight of any program individual with assistance of another employee.

Preference:                Experience with adults with developmental disabilities.

Summary Description:

Assist Occupational Therapist in development and implementation of appropriate therapy/programming.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work with Individuals and Small Groups, per ISPs, to Develop Fine/Sensory/Oral Motor Skills and Independent Living/ Health/Hygiene/Social Skills.
2. Provide occupational therapy treatment to individuals, under direct supervision of the Registered Occupational Therapist, as needed and as prescribed by personal physicians, and document the same.       
3. Assist in meal preparation and implementation of feeding strategies for individuals.
4. Assist in procurement and fabrication of equipment.
5. Consult with staff concerning rehabilitation equipment, techniques and procedures as needed.
6. Supervise occupational therapy interns.
7. Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
8. Upkeep of written records as assigned.
9. Provide case management as needed.
10. Implement behavior plans, including physical interventions when needed.
11. Develop and/or conduct individual and/or group trainings for agency staff in occupational therapy procedures & related standards, as assigned, under supervision or the OTR.
12. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, treating all recipients, staff, and families as valued adults.
13. Support program participants’ right to express their religious affiliations and cultural traditions through preferred and relevant activities.  Support diversity of individuals served through respect of religious preferences and/or cultural backgrounds.
14. Assist with transfer, toileting, and feeding individuals, as necessary, consistent with Health, Safety, and Dignity, and reporting all issues to the Director. 

Possible Other Duties:

15. Transport individuals in own car or agency vehicle for community integration and  training activities, or in an emergency.