Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Cota)

Summary
Children Unlimited is looking for an experienced pediatric COTA to join our team of therapists working in both an outpatient children's clinic setting and an inclusive preschool setting. Hours for this position are flexible, Monday through Friday, and could range from 20 - 40 hours per week depending on the available caseload and the potential hire's desired work schedule. Supervision and collaboration is supported by a staff OTR following the AOTA guidelines for COTA supervision.
We are seeking a candidate with the ability to work cooperatively and productively with an interdisciplinary team and the ability to establish good rapport with children, their parents and staff.
Duties

• provide direct and consultation OT services to the children in our preschool program as determined by each child's IEP
• provide OT services to children in an outpatient clinic setting once our OT has evaluated the child and a treatment plan has been developed
• participate in weekly supervision with OTR and provide services to children in preschool and clinic under supervision of OTR
• attend IEP meetings as needed in order to offer updates on progress
• attend regularly scheduled preschool and clinic meetings in person
• maintain records and documentation on each visit with child which includes therapeutic activities, observations, and/or consultation with families or staff
• establish and maintain professional partnership with families, respecting confidentiality of all information received on the child and family

Requirements

• Certified COTA
• Current or eligible for licensure in NH through NH Office of Allied Health Professionals
• At least two years experience working with children with developmental disabilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a collaborative approach with other therapeutic disciplines

About Us

Aiming to fill a huge void in the Mt. Washington Valley for children with special needs, Children Unlimited, Inc. opened its doors on July 1, 1986 specializing in early intervention and inclusive childcare. Very soon after, the local school district approached us about offering an inclusive preschool program that would also serve children with special needs. Our mission has always been to foster and strengthen meaningful relationships that will provide a foundation for each child and each family to be happy, healthy and engaged members of our community.

Today, we employ over 30 staff and serve hundreds of families each year through our four main programs which include a child care licensed for up to 68 children, an inclusive preschool where typical children and those with special needs learn and grow together, an outpatient children's clinic offering pediatric OT, PT, speech therapy, and behavioral health therapy, and the Family Connections Resource Center that works with families throughout Carroll County, specializing in family counseling, resource, referral, and service coordination, crisis intervention, parent education, support, and advocacy, and much more.