Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (ESIT)

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)

• $51,367 – $71,359, Depending on Experience and Hours per Week
• 25 – 40 hours per week with benefits starting at 30 hours per week
• Medical (80% Company-paid)
• Dental/Vision
• Company paid Life/AD&D, EAP, Wellness
• 401K and 401K Matching
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays, plus bonus week of company PTO
• Build a flexible, family-friendly schedule
• Work with a team of supportive, knowledgeable providers
• In-home visits with local travel
• Based out of Encompass Child Development Center, 9050 384th Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA

Our ESIT (Early Support for Infants and Toddlers) Team is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support children ages birth to three with developmental delays and disabilities and their families! Join our team of providers as we partner with families to build healthy foundations and a community where all children thrive.

Position Summary:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) supports the delivery of early support services to infants and toddlers (birth to age three) and their families through the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program. Working under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA promotes child development through routine-based, relationship-focused, and family-centered practices. Services are delivered in natural environments such as the child’s home, childcare, or community setting, with an emphasis on caregiver coaching and capacity building. The COTA collaborates within an interdisciplinary team to support each child’s meaningful participation in daily routines and promote positive outcomes for the whole family.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Caseload Support / Documentation:

• Implement individualized goals developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist and contribute input for ongoing progress monitoring.
• Complete daily treatment notes, documentation, and billing in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support timely and appropriate communication with families and team members.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate reliability and flexibility, and contribute positively to the team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Direct Service / Collaboration:

• Provide developmentally appropriate services to infants and toddlers under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, with a strong emphasis on caregiver involvement and coaching.
• Deliver home- and community-based services in alignment with the child and family’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Support child development across domain areas using interdisciplinary approaches, in collaboration with team members.
• Encourage caregiver participation in home visits and integrate strategies into daily routines.
• Assist with assessments and data collection under the guidance of the supervising therapist.
• Foster inclusive, culturally responsive practices that respect and honor diverse family structures, languages, and lived experiences.
• Commit to and model the values of the Encompass Culture Charter.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

• Washington State Licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

• CPR/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens training (within 90 days of hire).

• Successful completion of a Washington State DSHS background check and FBI fingerprint check (if applicable).

Preferred:

• Experience working with children birth to three years and/or in early support settings.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is an active position requiring the ability to lift up to 25–30 lbs., frequent squatting, floor sitting, and interactive play with infants and toddlers.

Encompass is a private nonprofit serving the Snoqualmie Valley and Issaquah communities for over 50 years. Our mission is to partner with families to build healthy foundations for children. We believe what happens early in life matters. We offer high quality, leading edge early childhood educational and therapeutic services to all children in our communities.

Encompass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on gender, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or the presence of a non job related medical condition or handicap.

The information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees in this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.