Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job Listing at The Stepping Stones Group in San Fernando, CA (Job ID 239968)

Description

Community Therapy Services, a division of The Stepping Stones Group, is hiring immediately for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in San Fernando Valley, CA and the surrounding areas where you can provide state of the art services to children that help us in Transforming Lives Together!

Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour Earn $250+ per Behavioral or Mental Health hire with our employee referral program   
Position Overview:
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) supports a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR) in implementing therapy services to meet client goals in home/community settings.
Key Responsibilities:

• Execute treatment plans, assess client progress, and adapt interventions as directed by OTR.
• Conduct hands-on therapy for activities of daily living (play, sensory-motor, feeding).
• Collect data, document progress, and maintain client confidentiality.
• Educate caregivers on adaptive skills and techniques.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and recommend adaptive equipment.

Skills and Requirements:

• Accredited COTA program graduate with California licensure.
• 2+ years' experience with children (ages 0-5) with developmental delays preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance required.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Requires travel to clients, ability to work in varied home settings, and perform physical tasks (kneeling, sitting on the floor).

Limitations of COTA Role:

• COTAs cannot independently modify treatment plans, discharge clients, or interpret client status without OTR supervision.

About Community Therapy Services, a division of The Stepping Stones Group   The Stepping Stones Group grew from a simple belief: That every child is born with a special set of gifts. Throughout our history, we have partnered with 14 mission-driven organizations that share in our vision.   Together, we are transforming the lives of children and families, improving the quality of therapeutic and behavioral services, and joining with like-minded therapists, clinicians and educators in order to have a greater impact in our communities. Our passionate leadership team and expansive clinical support network ensure the delivery of the highest quality therapeutic and behavioral health services nationwide.

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