Therapeutic Assistant: Play-Based Pediatric Therapy Team

Blue Bird Day; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Benefits

401(k) with Employer Contributions

CEU Reimbursement

Paid PTO and Holidays

Referral Program

Résumé du poste

Blue Bird Day in Chicago seeks a Therapeutic Assistant to support children ages 2-7 with ASD and other neurodiverse needs in a play-based, child-centered setting.

You will assist therapy activities, support group rotations, and collaborate daily with occupational, physical, and speech therapists as well as social workers to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and developmental growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or clients with special needs is preferred.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree or completing 60 semester hours is acceptable.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as part of daily activities.

Responsabilités

• Assist with individualized therapy activities and classroom preparation.
• Support group therapy rotations and daily collaboration with therapists.
• Maintain a positive, play-based learning environment for children.

Connaissances

Child care experience

Team collaboration

Play-based therapy support

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Formation

Bachelor's or Associate's degree or 60 credits

Description du poste

Blue Bird Day in Chicago seeks a Therapeutic Assistant to support children ages 2-7 with ASD and other neurodiverse needs in a play-based, child-centered setting.

You will assist therapy activities, support group rotations, and collaborate daily with occupational, physical, and speech therapists as well as social workers to promote cognitive, social, emotional, and developmental growth.