Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Part Time 10 hoursweek

JOB SUMMARY The certified occupational therapist assistant provides services to students with exceptional educational needs under the supervision of an occupational therapist. They follow a service plan developed by the occupational therapist to improve, develop, restore, or maintain students' active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play in educational environments under state and federal law and regulations, they strive to improve, develop, restore, or maintain students' active participation in self-maintenance, work, and play in educational environments. They are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their interactions with students and colleagues and ensure that all students receive high-quality services regardless of their backgrounds. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in data collection and evaluations Provides direct service according to a written treatment plan that the occupational therapist develops Recommends treatment modifications to the occupational therapist based on students’ needs Adapts environments tools, materials, and materials according to students’ needs Communicates and interacts with the other team members , school personnel, and families, in collaboration with an occupational therapist Maintains treatment areas, equipment, and supply inventory as the service plan requires Maintains records and documentation as the service plan requires Participates in policy and procedure development, in collaboration with an occupational therapist QUALIFICATIONS Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy or had graduated from a program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association or has completed educational preparation deemed equivalent by the Commissioner of Public Health Successfully completed not less than 24 weeks of supervised field work experience at a recognized educational institution or training program approved by the educational institution Successfully completed an examination prescribed by the Commissioner 2-3 years’ experience in pediatrics and / or school settings LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Licensed by the Public Health Department with a title of Occupational Therapy Assistant #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Child Guidance Clinic, Inc