Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (CBS)

Description

Join the Fun and Make a Difference! Become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Encompass!

Do you believe in the power of play? Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you to bring your skills to life while having fun every day!

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Location: Child Development Center - Snoqualmie, WA
Hours: Full-Time (40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling options
Salary: $51,571 – $71,359 (Depending on Experience)
Benefits: Generous package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and more!

Why Encompass?

At Encompass, we don't just provide therapy—we create joy in the journey! As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you’ll have the chance to work with children in their natural environments. Visit a variety of early learning programs across the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley to provide cutting-edge therapy services, bringing meaningful change where kids are most comfortable: in the places where they live, learn, and grow.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Make Play Therapeutic: Bring creativity and fun to each session! You’ll help kids develop essential life skills through hands-on, engaging therapy tailored to their individual needs.
• Team Up: You’ll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team with Speech Pathologists, Mental Health Therapists, and Public Health Nurses—because great things happen when we all work together!
• Provide Support to Families: Engage with parents to ensure they’re an active part of their child’s progress, making therapy a family affair. Together, you’ll create a support system for long-term success.
• Explore the Valley: No two days will look the same! Your job will take you to a variety of early learning programs in the community, offering a fresh experience every day. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to reduce transportation barriers for families in need.
• Get Personal and Professional Growth: Regular training, supervisory sessions, and the chance to supervise student interns will help you sharpen your skills and grow your career.

Perks to Celebrate:

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours to help you juggle the fun of the job with your personal life. Need a long weekend? Take advantage of our PTO and bonus week of company vacation!
• Make a Real Impact: Your work directly improves the quality of life for children and their families. You’ll help make the future brighter, one therapy session at a time.
• Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness: Encompass is a nonprofit, which means you can qualify for student loan forgiveness! So, you can work toward your dream career and a debt-free future.
• 4% 401(k) Match: We believe in your future, and we’ll help you secure it with a 4% match on your 401(k) contributions! Let’s build a solid retirement plan together.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: 80% of your health insurance is covered by us, plus dental, vision, and more! We want to support you and your family in every way we can.
• Enjoy the Outdoors: With Snoqualmie’s stunning scenery as your backdrop, you’ll get to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Northwest while making a difference.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• An Applied Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy with current Washington State licensure.
• NBCOT Certification.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team and provide compassionate, hands-on therapy for kids ages 3-11.
• A passion for helping children thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Ideal Candidate:

• At least one year of pediatric experience (preferred but not required).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish? That’s a plus!
• A fun, creative spirit who loves bringing energy to everything you do!

Ready to Jump In?

If you’re looking to make a difference while working in a supportive, family-friendly environment with an amazing team, Encompass is the place for you! Apply today to start your journey with us—and bring some joy, laughter, and growth to kids in Snoqualmie Valley!

Encompass is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all employees. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on gender, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.

Encompass is a private nonprofit serving the Snoqualmie Valley and Issaquah communities for over 50 years. Our mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. We believe what happens early in life matters. We offer high quality, leading edge early childhood educational and therapeutic services to all children in our communities.

The information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees in this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary : $51,571 - $71,359