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 to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists.Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers!About the RoleAs a Therapeutic Assistant, 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 environmentCompensation & BenefitsHourly Rate: $18.25–$19/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: 1233 W. Adams St. Chicago, ILRequirementsBachelor'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 25lbsWhy Join Blue Bird Day?Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven cultureProfessional growth opportunities, including mentorship and CEU supportThe chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with neurodiverse needs