Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: #050505; font-size: 16px\">This is a unique opportunity to do cutting edge work with dedicated support staff who understands and supports development within a private healthcare practice.  We believe that the “behaviors” that impact daily function are typically a result of challenges with comprehension and communication, challenges in processing sensory information from the environment and staying regulated around a broad range of emotions. With our interpretation of intentions, use of language-based strategies, emotional and sensory support, and an individualized, multi-sensory, engaging and meaningful program, our kids are limitless!</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline\">About Us</span></span></p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Meraki:</span></em><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"> meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) This is a Greek word that is often used to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love -- when you put \"something of yourself\" into what you're doing, whatever it may be.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">We believe that the key to providing high-quality therapy services is through a team of dedicated and empowered professionals. We provide our team with the training, support, and resources they need to do their job effectively.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">We understand that our team members are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and growth.Meraki Health provides collaborative and multidisciplinary therapy services that help individuals grow in their ability to relate, communicate, and function within their home and community. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">We provide our clients with personalized care that is tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. We understand that every individual is different, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered to achieve their goals.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline\">Requirements</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Required Licensure</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Valid IL OTA License</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Possess ability to:</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #050505; font-size: 16px\">Pass a background check</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #050505; font-size: 16px\">Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Take direction/coaching from supervising clinician and spend time in quiet reflection</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Professionally communicate with team members (verbal and written).</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #050505; font-size: 16px\">Physical Demands</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #050505; font-size: 16px\">Ability to kneel, sit (on a chair or the floor) and stand moving easily and quickly from kneel to stand, sit to stand and stand to walk positions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #050505; font-size: 16px\">Ability to walk up to a mile in distance.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #050505; font-size: 16px\">Ability to lift up to 50 pounds easily with no assistance from others.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #050505; font-size: 16px\">Ability to engage in and support physical activities initiated by children including but not limited to jumping, running, climbing, rolling, sitting/lying on the floor, swinging.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #050505; font-size: 16px\">Ability to physically support students on indoor/outdoor therapeutic equipment</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #050505; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline\">Preferred Skills/Experience</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Experience rela</span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">ting to and engaging with children through play-based intervention</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Commitment to enhancing clinical skills</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Willingness to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary practice</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Critical thinking skills to innovate ways to support others to reach their potential while maintaining positive relationships with clients and team members</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline\">Perks</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>120 hours Paid Leave</span></li>\n<li><span>40 hours of Sick Time Off</span></li>\n<li><span>14 Paid Company Holidays</span></li>\n<li><span>2 weeks of company-wide closure for self-care (July, December)</span></li>\n<li><span>100% vested company 401k with up to 4% Matching</span></li>\n<li><span>Tuition Reimbursement Program</span></li>\n<li><span>Employer cost shared Health Insurance</span><br></li>\n<li><span>Employer cost shared Dental/Vision Insurance</span></li>\n<li><span>Employer paid short term disability insurance</span></li>\n<li><span>Supplemental insurance offerings</span></li>\n<li><span>Competitive wages</span></li>\n<li><span>On the job training</span></li>\n<li><span>Company paid training for continuing education and credentialing</span></li>\n<li><span>Family Friendly work schedule with weekends off</span></li>\n<li><span>Woman-owned small locally owned business.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline\">Terms of Employment:</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Full time employee: 32-40 hours per week</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Wages:  Negotiable compensation based on experience, licensure, performance and commitment to the position.</span></p>",
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