About this role
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
MAB Community Services | Training & Rehabilitation Center (TRC)
Location: Canton, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Make a Difference. Help Others Regain Independence.
Are you a passionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) looking to make a meaningful impact? Join the team at MAB Community Services' Training and Rehabilitation Center (TRC) in Canton, MA!
At MAB, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live as independently and meaningfully as possible. Our TRC supports individuals with acquired brain injuries and other complex rehabilitation needs, helping them build essential life skills, increase independence, and participate more fully in their communities.
As a COTA, you'll work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team to provide individualized, hands-on rehabilitation services that make a real difference in participants' everyday lives.
What You'll Do
- Provide individualized and small-group occupational therapy interventions under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Help participants develop and maintain essential daily living skills, including self-care, home management, and community participation.
- Teach adaptive techniques, compensatory strategies, and the use of assistive equipment to promote greater independence.
- Lead engaging therapeutic activities tailored to participants' abilities, interests, and personal goals.
- Support participants in practicing functional skills in both clinical and community settings.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary professionals.
- Educate participants, caregivers, and staff on strategies that support continued progress.
- Monitor and document participant progress, communicating changes and recommendations to the supervising OT.
What We're Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Assistant license required.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification.
- Experience working with individuals with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, or in outpatient/community rehabilitation settings preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- A compassionate, patient-centered approach and a genuine passion for helping others achieve greater independence.
Why Join MAB Community Services?
At MAB, your work goes beyond therapy sessions. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling, independent lives.
You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, collaborate with experienced rehabilitation professionals, and see firsthand the difference your work makes in someone's everyday life.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and become part of a team that helps individuals build skills, gain confidence, and achieve greater independence.
MAB Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.