Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

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!

About Us

Meraki: 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.

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.

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. 

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.

Requirements

• Required Licensure
  • Valid IL OTA License
• Possess ability to:
  • Pass a background check
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
  • Take direction/coaching from supervising clinician and spend time in quiet reflection
  • Professionally communicate with team members (verbal and written).
• Physical Demands
  • 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.
  • Ability to walk up to a mile in distance.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds easily with no assistance from others.
  • 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.
  • Ability to physically support students on indoor/outdoor therapeutic equipment

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience relating to and engaging with children through play-based intervention
• Commitment to enhancing clinical skills
• Willingness to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary practice
• Critical thinking skills to innovate ways to support others to reach their potential while maintaining positive relationships with clients and team members

Perks

• 120 hours Paid Time Off (40 hours upon hire)
• 40 hours of Sick Time Off
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 2 weeks of company-wide closure for self-care (July, December)
• 100% vested company 401k with up to 4% Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employer cost shared Health Insurance
  
• Employer cost shared Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employer paid short term disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance offerings
• Competitive wages
• On the job training
• Company paid training for continuing education and credentialing
• Family Friendly work schedule with weekends off
• Woman-owned small locally owned business.

Terms of Employment:

Full time employee: 32-40 hours per week

Wages:  Starting pay of $25 an hour with potential for additional compensation based on experience, licensure, performance and commitment to the position.