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SalaryDo you enjoy working with neurodiverse children? Want to gain a wide range of pediatric therapy experience? Join the Eyas Landing team as we grow our Merlin Day Academy program! Merlin Day Academy is Eyas Landing's newest innovative program designed to provide education and therapeutic intervention in a supportive classroom environment
We are seeking a Therapeutic Assistant to join our team to support our therapeutic staff. The therapy assistant will join a team of therapeutic professionals including licensed social workers, occupational, physical, speech and ABA therapists. 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!
Responsibilities
- Development of therapeutic relationship between self and child with assistance of therapists as needed.
- Engage with clients and promote their participation in therapeutic activities
- Assist in maintaining a safe environment for all our children and staff
- Assist with lunchroom prep
- Assist with daily data collection.
- Assist in therapy room and lesson preparation
- Assist clients with toileting, as needed.
- Assist in cleaning and organizing Eyas Landing facility.
- Directly report to supervisor for daily tasks
- Assist in additional tasks as needed.
- Participate in yearly performance review with supervisor and Clinic Director.
- Participate in all required company orientation.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; Bachelors degree preferred
- Experience working with children
Who We Are
Eyas Landing is an outpatient, multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic. Our Merlin Day Academyprogram provides students with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neuro-diverse learning needs ages 6 to 14 an intensive, individualized educational environment that cultivates relationship-based, family-centered care to strengthen educational and functional skills for students to become active, successful participants in their community. Our collaborative team of therapists and educators provide special education and occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), developmental therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, language therapy, nutrition, and feeding therapy services.
We're expanding in West Loop and our brand-new facility in Avondale, and our sister companies (Eyas Landing & Blue Bird Day Program) support families in West Loop, Northcenter, and Wheaton.
Learn more at eyaslanding.com/careers/!
Birds of a feather...work together!
Our comprehensive benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k with substantial company match
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- $25,000 Life Insurance policy
- CommuteEase
- Company Swag Bucks
- New Parent 6 week ramp up (20 hour schedule at full salary for first 6 weeks)
- On-site staff parking
- Continuing education reimbursement and professional development days
Our supportive, collaborative culture
- In-depth onboarding to set you up for success
- Individualized mentorship focused on your unique goals
- Department and all staff meetings
- Birthday and Anniversary celebrations
- Branded Company Apparel
- Fundraising initiatives
- Holiday celebrations
- And MORE!
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The working environment may at times be busy with small groups of children and individual sessions with children while other clients/therapists are present. Physical requirements include:
- 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.
