Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Ruth Meiers Adolescent Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the Grand Forks, ND area. This is a 32 hour a week position with possibility of up to 40 hours. Day and evening shifts are available with rotating weekend as assigned. Be part of the solution to the behavioral health crisis. As a team member for ND Department of Health & Human Services, you will ensure the most vulnerable have access to a high-quality healthcare system in which prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our multidisciplinary team in supporting adolescent residents. Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, you'll help deliver therapeutic services that foster functional independence, emotional regulation, and participation in meaningful activities. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Ruth Meiers Adolescent Center, a 10 bed, 24/7 facility, working with youth in a residential setting, you will be on the floor most of your shift carrying out individualized behavioral plans, sensory diets, and working along-side the activities coordinator in providing rehabilitative activities to progress the resident's functional skills; co-leading group sessions with the Occupational Therapist focusing on life skills, coping strategies, sensory integration, and self-care; monitor and document residents' responses to interventions and reporting findings. You will also provide crisis intervention and support when needed. You will thrive in this role if you are passionate about providing adolescents occupational therapy services that aim to improve residents' psychological, cognitive, and behavioral development.

Location ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position provides essential client services face to face and therefore the person in this position needs to be on-site at Ruth Meiers Adolescent Center.

Minimum Qualifications

You must be 21 years of age or older and have licensure as a certified occupational therapy assistant by the ND Board of Occupational Therapy Practice (NDCC Chapter 43-40). If unable to find fully certified candidates, we will consider filling the position as an Occupational Therapy Aide which requires that a person is pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or certificate in Occupational Therapy services (NDCC Chapter 43-40-03.1). Information verifying enrollment in an accredited or approved educational program must be submitted with the application form. This position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.

Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST). Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships. This employer participates in E-Verify. A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview. For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Faustina Gray at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.