Therapeutic Activity Aide (TAA)

Marklund; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Training Programs

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan – 5% match

Job summary

Marklund in Elgin, IL seeks a Therapeutic Activity Aide to join the Wasmond Center team. The role supports residents with profound disabilities through daily activities, recreation and therapy-assisted programs, in a structured, supportive setting.

The position offers paid training, a 1pm–9pm schedule five days per week, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma; CNA is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CNA preferred
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of new vocational and recreational programs and processes, individual and small/large groups and special events.
• Promote active participation as appropriate and unique to each client and their function and potential abilities.
• Evaluate and provide creative therapeutic equipment, supplies and materials for clients, as needed.
• Maintain supplies needed for residential activities and community outings.
• Drive clients, staff and volunteers to and from pre-approved community outing sites.
• Document all activities and outings in an accurate and timely manner.
• Strive to consistently meet Marklund’s values and achieve the mission statement goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA preferred

Job description

Marklund in Elgin is hiring a Therapeutic Activity Aide!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and beappreciated for what you do?

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals withprofound disabilities and love your job!

Paid Training Available!

Marklund is seeking highly motivated and mission-centered individualsfor the position of Therapeutic Activity Aideat theMarklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, IL. The hourly schedule is 1 PM - 9PM, five days a week. Candidates mustbe able to perform the essentialfunctions of the job and to meet its functional and environmental requirements.

The hourly rate is $17.25/hr.

We value our employees and always strive to maintain a stimulatingwork environment. Join us today, so YOU can make the ‘MarklundDifference’ like Jessica has!

Here is Jessica’s Story!

"When I first started at Marklund,I had no clue what toexpect. I thought it would just be a job and nothing more. As Istarted working I got much more out of Marklund than just a job, Igot a second family. I enjoy every day coming to work and caringforall the residents. Days when I work I walk in to my name beingshouted with joy by some of the residents and that's an amazingfeeling to know they are happy to see me. It may be hard worksometimes, but it's more than rewarding. Every day I see the smileson the resident's faces and I know I'm doing a good thing. Marklundis way more than just a job, it's a fun place to work."

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential,educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens andadults with serious and profound developmental disabilities andspecial healthcare needs. With two residential locations – theMarklund Hyde Center in Geneva and the Marklund Wasmond Center inElgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund DaySchool offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children andyoung adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on theautism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program ateach site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside atMarklund and those who come in from the community.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributesto our mission of “making everyday life possible for individuals withprofound disabilities.” Each and every employee’s job contributes toMarklund’s vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life forevery individual with intellectual and development disabilities, andis integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. Aspart of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you willlearn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only changeyour career, but also change your life.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in development of new vocational and recreationalprograms and processes, individual and small/large groups andspecial events.
• Promote active participation as appropriate and unique to eachclient and their function and potential abilities.
• Evaluate and provide creative therapeutic equipment, supplies andmaterials for clients, as needed.
• Maintain supplies needed for residential activities and community outings.
• Drive clients, staff and volunteers to and from pre-approvedcommunity outing sites.
• Document all activities and outings in an accurate and timely manner.
• Strive to consistently meet Marklund’s values and achieve themission statement goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects andsupports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Experience and Skills

Qualifications:

• -High school diploma or equivalent
• -CNA preferred
• -Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job andto meet its functional and environmental requirements

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company PaidLife Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• VoluntaryLong-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• *School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics