Therapeutic Assistant/Behavior Technician Flex - Wheaton
About this role
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day!
Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you enjoy working on a collaborative, mission-driven team? Blue Bird Day, a leading specialized intensive pediatric therapeutic day program, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinic-based Therapeutic Assistant/Behavior Technician Flex (TA/BT Flex) to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Wheaton, IL. This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.
Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers!
About the Role
As an TA/BT Flex at Blue Bird Day, you will provide support and applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll foster each child's cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth through:
- Providing individualized therapy and group therapy support
- Collecting data on programming
- Implementing evidence-based intervention plans under the supervision of a BCBA
- Collaborating daily with physical and speech therapists, and social workers
- Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Rate: $19-20/hour
- Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance) + Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Competitive Paid Time Off and holiday allowances
- Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions
Schedule & Location
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5pm
- Location: 140 E. Loop Rd. Wheaton, IL
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent college credit (60 credits) required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Completion of 40-hour training of ASD and behavioral related subjects/evidence-based techniques (must be
completed prior to first day) - Experience working with children or clients with special needs required
- Experience working with children with autism preferred
- Active BACB certification preferred
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.
Please see our full Therapeutic Assistant/Behavior Technician Flex job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package.
Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!
Company at a glance
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.
Top Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Allowances
- 401k Retirement Plan
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