Job Description
Job DescriptionDo you enjoy working with a collaborative team in pursuit of a shared mission? Want to make a positive impact in your community? Join the Blue Bird Day team!Experience working with young children is preferred. The ideal candidate is one who is passionate about working with children, develop professionally, and be a part of a fun, positive work environment. Mentorship and opportunities to observe therapy sessions, as well as assistance with graduate school application process will be provided! 80% of our Therapeutic Assistants have been accepted into graduate healthcare school programs!ResponsibilitiesParticipate in all required orientation and ongoing internal and external trainings. Assist Blue Bird Day therapists, staff, and clients while Blue Bird Day is in session Monday-Friday.Assist with daily data collection.Assist with meal prep and clean up for lunch time and snack.Assist in therapy room and lesson preparation under direction of the classroom teacher.Assist clients with toileting and rest time as needed.Assist in cleaning and organizing Blue Bird Day facility.Report to classroom teacher and Senior Therapeutic Assistant for daily tasks.Assist in additional tasks as needed.Participate in yearly performance review with supervisor. Participate in all required company orientation, professional development days and ongoing trainings as required. Participate in monthly staff meetings, department meetings and as needed team meetings.RequirementsBachelor'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 plusAbility to lift up to 25lbs. Text "JOBS" to 312-564-4647 to apply!Who We AreBlue Bird Day is an intensive therapy program for children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. Our therapies are offered in a preschool-like setting, but instead of teachers, our "classes" are run by therapists. Our collaborative team provides occupational, physical, speech, developmental, ABA, and other therapies to help our clients reach their unique goals. We have locations in Chicago's West Loop and Northcenter neighborhoods and in Wheaton, and we're growing!Learn more at www.bluebirddayprogram.com!Birds of a feather... work together!The Blue Bird Day team is comprised of compassionate individuals who have a passion to see our clients succeed. We value our employees, provide outstanding benefits, and work to foster a supportive and inclusive environment so our staff can focus on doing what they love, helping our kiddos! Our comprehensive benefitsPaid Time Off (PTO) allowances401k with substantial company matchBlue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insuranceDental and Vision insurance$25,000 Life Insurance policyTravel reimbursement for all offsite sessionsOn-site staff parking for therapists with off-site sessionsContinuing education reimbursement and professional development daysOur supportive, collaborative cultureIn-depth onboarding to set you up for successIndividualized mentorship focused on your unique goalsDepartment and all staff meetingsBirthday and Anniversary celebrationsFundraising initiativesHoliday celebrationsAnd MORE!Text "JOBS" to 312-564-4647 to apply!