Occupational Therapist Assistant

Provides occupational therapy support services for center-based clients by implementing treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). Supports client participation and independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual motor integration, sensory processing and regulation, social participation, play, and functional mobility. Uses therapeutic strategies such as verbal and visual cues, modeling, task breakdown, and guided practice to support skill development, participation, and independence in meaningful daily activities.

Assists supervising OT with data collection, assessments, screenings, material preparation, and staff training to support effective therapy programming and client outcomes.

Provides occupational therapy support services for center-based clients by implementing treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). Supports client participation and independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual motor integration, sensory processing and regulation, social participation, play, and functional mobility. Uses therapeutic strategies such as verbal and visual cues, modeling, task breakdown, and guided practice to support skill development, participation, and independence in meaningful daily activities.

Assists supervising OT with data collection, assessments, screenings, material preparation, and staff training to support effective therapy programming and client outcomes.

Firefly Autism Center
2001 Hoyt St, Lakewood CO 80215

Part-Time; 2-3 days a week

Reports to the Occupational Therapist. Supervised by the Occupational Therapist, the Director of Center-Based Services, and the Director of Clinical Operations.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program
• Licensed in good standing as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Colorado
• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, interventions, and evidence-based practices related to ADLs, sensory processing, motor development, self-regulation, and functional participation
• Understanding of child development, neurodevelopmental differences, and sensory integration concepts
• Ability to implement individualized treatment plans and collect objective therapy data
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, educators, and related service providers to support functional outcomes
• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and professional ethical standards in accordance with state licensure requirements
• Experience facilitating client engagement through play-based and functional therapeutic activities
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience across a variety of age ranges and abilities

• Experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities
• Experience implementing sensory-based and neurodiversity-affirming interventions
• Familiarity with AAC devices and visual communication supports
• Knowledge of IEP processes, school documentation, and collaborative educational planning
• Experience providing caregiver and staff education or training
• Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive equipment
• Experience in center-based, clinic-based, or interdisciplinary treatment settings

• Direct implementation of services to clients aged 3 to 21 years of age in a classroom program
• Regular meetings with supervising occupational therapist and other support staff
• Recording and reviewing data on occupational therapy programs
• Review of IEP current levels related to OT goals for all clients
• Periodic observations of individual students
• Skill probes with individual students
• Administration of assessments as needed for programming and Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) development, and documentation of those assessment results under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist

• Participation in all relevant meetings regarding students’ occupational therapy and/or behavior programming
• Collaboration with staff on individual clients as needed
• Completes annual…