Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Lifetime Assistance – Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Make an Impact. Create Joy. Shape the Future.
At Lifetime Assistance, our mission is to foster independence, dignity, and respect for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Working with us goes beyond just a job—it’s a chance to transform lives, including your own.

Position Overview:

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Location: Rochester, NY – Multiple Residential Program Sites
Department: Residential Services / Clinical Supports
Reports To: Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $25-$30 per hour

Why You Should Work for Lifetime Assistance?

• No-Premium Health Insurance: Access comprehensive healthcare without added cost.
• Education Support: Tuition assistance, scholarships — 50% off tuition for two courses per semester plus up to $3,000 scholarship per semester — plus micro-credential stipends up to $750 and SUNY partnerships.
• Paid Training & Coaching: Receive hands-on onboarding with a Success Coach, immersive learning, e-learning, and ongoing paid training.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways to advancement, leadership training, and coaching support.
• Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off and supportive scheduling.
• Join a Caring Culture: Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that values every person — both those we support and our employees alike.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of an OTR, including initial and annual assessments, treatment, and progress reporting.
• Develop and implement goals and objectives for inclusion in Individual Program Plans (IPP), collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team (IT).
• Deliver therapy to preserve and improve motor skills, mobility, daily living skills, and independence, while preventing progressive disabilities.
• Ensure integration of OT services with Day Programs and community supports when appropriate.
• Participate in all IT meetings, reviews, and staff development sessions.
• Maintain documentation including progress notes, monthly summaries, and clinical reports.
• Collaborate with OTR to identify and request necessary equipment and supplies.
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to IT members, students, and volunteers as required.

What You Bring:

• Current NYS license and registration as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• One (1) year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to person-centered care and supporting individuals in achieving independence.

Our Mission & Culture:

• Mission-Driven Work: Empowering individuals to live with independence and purpose—here, your work truly matters.
• Inclusive & Supportive: A workplace built on respect, dignity, and a shared vision of inclusion.
• Community Impact: Join efforts that reflect Lifetime Assistance’s dedication to community partnerships and enhanced quality of life for all.

Are You Ready to Begin?

If you’re a licensed COTA ready to make a meaningful impact through person-centered occupational therapy, apply today and join us in building lives of independence—one person at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lifetime Assistance is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

“I am part of something bigger… Being a Lifetime Assistance employee means everything to me.”
— Kimberly C, Family Coordinator of Community Services, celebrating her 30th year with us