Blue Bird Day

Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant Department Lead - Wheaton

Blue Bird Day  •  $20/hr  •  Wheaton, IL (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

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.

Blue Bird Day

About Blue Bird Day

Blue Bird Day is an intensive pediatric therapy program designed to foster socialization, sensory regulation and academic learning in children ages 2-7 in therapeutic rotations that simulate a preschool and kindergarten setting. Our therapeutic programs are ideal for children with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, Articulation and Phonological Disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Stuttering, and Feeding Disorders. Our multi-disciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Nutritionists, Social Workers, and Licensed Professional Counselors help your child build the skills they need to succeed.

Our therapeutic programs are ideal for children with autism/autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, stuttering, and feeding disorders.

Relationship-based therapists work to build individual goals for each child and family to ensure future success in all situations.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Year Founded
2014
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