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

CompensationBenefits Hourly Rate:

$20/hour

Health Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision + LifeDisability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Competitive PTO and Holiday Allowances 401(k) with Employer Contributions Continuing Education (CEU)

Reimbursement Employee Referral Program ScheduleLocation 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.