Alta Vista Center for Autism·Lakewood, Colorado
Implement occupational therapy treatment plans for clients aged 3 to 21 under the supervision of a licensed OTR/L. Responsibilities include supporting independence in daily living activities, collecting therapy data, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families.
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
Schedule: 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.
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As employees move through training and expand their skill sets, job requirements and compensation increase may take place with experience and performance objective criteria.
Firefly Autism began its non-profit mission in 2003 to celebrate the lives of children on the autism spectrum. Our values are our people, backed by our philosophy. With collaboration from families and other providers, we deliver services through individualized behavioral plans and instructional goals that meet the client’s interests, values, and support needs. At Firefly Autism, we believe in using the principles of assent-based and values-based practices to ensure a person-centered approach to Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy.
Firefly Autism proudly invests in the career of smart, diverse, result driven, and compassionate BCBA’s. We value our employees' learning and development by providing exceptional free training in the following areas: Professional crisis management (PCM), CEU Library, continuing education & growth opportunities, including partnerships with Capella University and Purdue Global University for discounted tuition rates in multiple disciplines, internal opportunities, and mentorship built-in!
At Firefly Autism our work matters, and so does each one of our valued team members. Thus, we are committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse group of employees at all levels of support and operation. We strive to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, equality, communication, understanding, and acceptance. We encourage applications from wide range of backgrounds, including women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, neuro-distinct individuals, persons within the LGBTQ+ community.
We recognize that diversity inspires innovation. Thus, we welcome and celebrate team members regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and unique abilities to contribute to our mission and core values. Our unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our clients.
Market context
In Colorado, Occupational Therapist Assistant roles are typically in steady demand across schools, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation settings, especially for candidates with pediatric or neurodevelopmental experience. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an accredited OTA degree, a valid Colorado license, and hands-on skills in sensory integration and functional participation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight relevant clinical settings, mentorship interest, and continuing education experience.