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 RoleAs 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 preparationSupporting group therapy rotationsCollaborating daily with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workersHelping maintain a positive, engaging, play-based learning environmentProviding mentorship and performance feedback to Therapeutic Assistants to ensure consistency in care delivery and growthCompensation & BenefitsHourly Rate: $20/hourHealth Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision + Life & Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Competitive PTO and Holiday Allowances401(k) with Employer ContributionsContinuing Education (CEU) ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramSchedule & LocationHours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PMLocation: 140 E. Loop Rd. Wheaton, IL 60189RequirementsBachelor's or Associate's degree OR completion of at least 60 semester hours of college-level courseworkExperience working with children or clients with special needs is a plusReceives a score of Meets or Exceeds Expectations for most competencies in the performance reviewAbility to lift up to 25lbsWhy 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.