Therapeutic Assistant/Teacher Assistant - Wheaton
About this role
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 to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Wheaton, IL.
Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers!
About the Role
As a Therapeutic Assistant, 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:
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Assisting with individualized therapy activities and classroom/lesson preparation
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Supporting group therapy rotations
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Collaborating daily with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers
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Helping maintain a positive, engaging, play-based learning environment
Compensation & Benefits
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Hourly Rate: $18.25-19.00
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Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision + Life & Disability Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Competitive PTO and Holiday Allowances
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401(k) with Employer Contributions
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Continuing Education (CEU) Reimbursement
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Employee Referral Program
Schedule & Location
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Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
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Location: 140 E. Loop Rd. Wheaton, IL 60189
Requirements
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Bachelor's or Associate's degree OR completion of at least 60 semester hours of college-level coursework
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Experience working with children or clients with special needs is a plus
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Ability to lift up to 25lbs
Why Join Blue Bird Day?
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Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture
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Professional growth opportunities, including mentorship and CEU support
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The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with neurodiverse needs
Please see our full Therapeutic Assistant 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
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Continuing education reimbursement
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