Therapeutic Assistant/Behavior Technician Flex - Wheaton

Blue Bird Day; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Health coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Blue Bird Day in Wheaton, IL is seeking a Therapeutic Assistant/Behavior Technician Flex to support children ages 2-7 with ASD and related needs in a clinic-based setting. You will provide evidence-based, play-focused ABA therapy under supervision of a BCBA and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes data collection, progress documentation, and communication with families to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with children or clients with special needs preferred.
• Completion of 40-hour ASD and behavioral topics training before start date.
• Active BACB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized therapy and group therapy support.
• Collect data on programming and progress.
• Implement evidence-based intervention plans under BCBA supervision.
• Collaborate daily with therapists and social workers.
• Document progress and communicate with families to support continuity of care.

Skills

ABA therapy

Data collection

Collaboration

Therapy supervision

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

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.