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Make a Meaningful Difference as a Therapeutic Assistant!
Do you love working on a collaborative team with a shared mission? Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community while growing your skills in a play-based, child-centered clinical environment? Blue Bird Day, a leading specialized intensive pediatric therapeutic day program, is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant Department Lead to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists.
Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers!
About the Role
As a Therapeutic Assistant Department Lead, you will support children ages 2-7 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. In this role, you'll help promote each child's cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth by:
Assisting with individualized therapy activities and classroom/lesson preparation
Supporting group therapy rotations
Collaborating daily with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers
Helping maintain a positive, engaging, play-based learning environment
- Providing mentorship and performance feedback to Therapeutic Assistants to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate: $20/hour
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision + Life & Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Competitive PTO and Holiday Allowances
401(k) with Employer Contributions
Continuing Education (CEU) Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Schedule & Location
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Location: 140 E. Loop Rd. Wheaton, IL 60189
Requirements
Bachelor's or Associate's degree OR completion of at least 60 semester hours of college-level coursework
Experience working with children or clients with special needs is a plus
Receives a score of Meets or Exceeds Expectations for most competencies in the performance review
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs
Why Join Blue Bird Day?
At Blue Bird Day, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based setting. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes growth and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. We offer professional growth opportunities, including mentorship and CEU support.
