Therapeutic Assistant/Behavior Technician Flex - Wheaton

Blue Bird Day, LLC; Wheaton, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

EAP

PTO & Holidays

CEUs

Career Growth

401(k) Match

Job summary

Blue Bird Day, LLC in Wheaton, IL seeks a Therapeutic Assistant/Behavior Technician Flex to support children ages 2-7 with ASD and related needs. This clinic-based role offers predictable hours Monday–Friday, 8:30am-5pm, with no evenings or weekends.

You will provide individualized therapy, collect data, and assist during rotations under supervision of a BCBA. Collaboration with teachers, therapists, and families is essential to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and developmental growth.

Qualifications

• Requires degree or 60 credits and ASD/behavior training.
• Experience with children or clients with special needs required.
• BACB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized therapy to children.
• Collect data on programming for progress tracking.
• Support during therapeutic rotations.
• Implement evidence-based plans under BCBA supervision.
• Collaborate daily with teachers, therapists, and social workers.
• Document progress and communicate with families.

Skills

Experience with children with special

Education

Associate's degree or 60 credits

Bachelor's degree preferred

40-hour ASD/behavior training

BACB certification preferred

Job description

Therapeutic Assistant/Behavior Technician Flex - Wheaton

Description

Therapeutic Assistant/Behavior Technician Flex

140 E. Loop Rd. Wheaton, IL | Clinic-Based | Predictable Monday–Friday, 8:30am-5 PM schedule - no evenings or weekends.

Hourly Rate & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $19-$20/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Annual Increases: Annual merit-based increases.
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off and holidays: Generous PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday.
• Growth and Learning: Continuing education and approved CEUs.
• Professional Advancement: Opportunities to develop skills and take on additional leadership responsibilities, including: Department Lead, Safety-Care Instructor, Onboarder, and CPR Instructor
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized therapy
• Collect data on programming
• Provide support during therapeutic rotations
• Implement evidence-based intervention plans under the supervision of a BCBA
• Collaborate daily with teachers, physical and speech therapists, and social workers
• Document progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care

Knowledge and Skills Required

• 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
• Experience working with children or clients with special needs required
• Active BACB certification preferred

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs, including but not limited to lifting children, therapy equipment etc.
• Ability to walk and/or run if needed to keep clients safe.
• Ability to implement behavior management techniques, based on training provided by the company.
• Ability to use hands and arms to prepare and perform required therapy tasks.
• Ability to utilize keyboard, desktop, and ipad to complete documentation required for funders.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Blue Bird Day is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As such, it is the policy of the Company that hiring, training, employment advancement, compensation, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment shall be determined without regard to race, ancestry, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest record (or criminal history record ordered expunged, sealed, or impounded), or as otherwise prohibited by law.