Career Opportunities at Blue Bird Day

We’re currently accepting applications for the following positions for both full and part time. See below for more details on these jobs and submit your resume to careers@bluebirddayprogram.com if you’re interested in applying.

Therapeutic Assistant

Blue Bird Day is seeking a full time therapeutic assistant to support our lead teacher and therapeutic staff. The therapy assistant will join a team of therapeutic professionals including a special education teacher, occupational, speech and developmental therapists.

This position involves assisting in a small class of 10-12 children, providing 1:1 and 1:3 support to our students, activity preparation and clean up, and collaborating with our therapeutic team of specialists.

Experience working with young children with autism, sensory processing disorders and other developmental delays is required. Experience with multi-sensory based curriculums, such as Zoophonics, Handwriting without Tears and DIR/Floortime is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate is one who is passionate about working with young children and driven to develop professionally.

Blue Bird Day provides competitive compensation, health benefits, an inviting company culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Perspective Developmental Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing a clear federal background check prior to start of employment. Terms of this agreement are dependent on federal background check.
• Responsible for obtaining a paraprofessional license through the Illinois Department of Education. This license may be waived by director, if employee holds a teaching license, substitute teaching license, or other approved certification.
• Participate 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-Thursday.
• Employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Assist with daily data collection.
• Assist with meal prep and clean up for lunch time and snack.
• Assist in therapy room and lesson preparation
• Assist clients with toileting and rest time as needed.
• Assist in cleaning and organizing Blue Bird Day facility.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Directly report to their classroom teacher and Senior Therapeutic Assistant for daily tasks
• Assist in additional tasks as needed.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401k
• Continuing education and professional dues reimbursement
• Opportunity to grow in leadership, professional development and clinical skills

Requirements:

• Paraprofessional Certification required
• Bachelors degree required

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License:

• Paraprofessional (Required)

Benefits offered:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Other types of insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Gym memberships or discounts

Pediatric Physical Therapist

We are seeking a pediatric physical therapist to join our team of outpatient pediatric specialists for a full time caseload. Ideal candidates should be interested in developing their skills in evidence-based practice, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, developmental therapists, social workers and behavior therapists, and growing professionally with a rapidly growing physical therapy department!

Blue Bird Day provides extensive training, mentorship and supervision for all therapists and constantly strive to facilitate a culture of professional growth. In addition, therapists are provided with state of the art therapy equipment and supplies, continuing education stipends and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are proud of our outstanding team and thriving company culture! Join the fastest growing Physical Therapy Department in Chicago!

Check out our website to meet our PT Team!

Benefits:

• Highly competitive year-round salary
• Clinic based, no travel required
• Health/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401k
• Continuing education and professional dues reimbursement
• Monthly mentorship with multidisciplinary team and weekly supervision with Physical Therapy-Department Head
• Opportunity to grow in leadership, professional development and clinical skill

Requirements:

• Licensed and registered physical therapist
• Doctorate preferred

Education:

• Doctorate

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• physical therapy: 1 year (Required)

License:

• PT (Required)

IT Manger Assistant

Seeking a full time IT Assistant for a growing and fast paced company! We offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k and other great benefits!

Responsibilities

• Assist the IT Manager with managing information technology and computer systems for a company with 100+ employees
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations
• Design, develop, implement, and coordinate systems
• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in a timely manner
• Communicate with IT Manager, Properties Manager and Director of Administration about IT issues and concerns
• Set up hardware, install and configure software, and ensure that all systems are up to date
• Oversee and manage company wide Microsoft 365 usage, organization, and security
• Assist company employees with technology issues and troubleshoot systems and networks
• Set up and update accounts and passwords
• Follow company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Must pass federal background check
• Proven working experience as in IT
• Enjoy working in a busy, fast pace environment with children present
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Sharepoint flows
• Integrity and ability to work independently
• Bachelors degree required

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Information Technology: 1 year (Required)

Child Development Specialist

We are seeking a full-time Child Development Specialist to teach at our therapeutic preschool and kindergarten program and provide individual therapy services. The Child Development Specialist will join a team of occupational, speech and developmental therapists and board certified behavior analysts who collaborate to provide an intensive therapeutic preschool and kindergarten program for children with developmental delays.

This position involves leading a small group of 12 children ages 2.5-5 years old, managing therapeutic assistants, collaborating with our therapeutic team of specialists, developing team plan of cares and administering evaluations.

Experience working with young children with autism, sensory processing disorders and other developmental delays is required. Experience with multi-sensory based curriculum, such as Zoophonics, Handwriting without Tears, Sensory Integration, ABA and DIR/Floortime is preferred.

Candidates with past teaching and case management experience highly preferred.

The ideal candidate is one who is passionate about working with young children and driven to develop professionally. We provide competitive compensation, an inviting company culture and opportunities for professional growth.

To learn more about us and our team, explore our website!

Benefits:

• Highly competitive year-round salary
• Clinic based, no travel required
• Health/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401k
• Continuing education and professional dues reimbursement
• Monthly mentorship with multidisciplinary team and weekly supervision with Child Development Specialist-Department Head
• Opportunity to grow in leadership, professional development and clinical skill

Requirements:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check
• Lift up to 25 lbs
• Regular and timely communication with supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

License:

• LSW or LCSW (Required)

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Other types of insurance
• Gym memberships or discounts

Registered Behavior Technician

Blue Bird Day is seeking a full time Registered Behavior Technician to join our team of pediatric specialists. Ideal candidates should be interested collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide speech therapy assessments and clinical services to children with a wide range of developmental disabilities ages 2-8 years old in an intensive therapeutic setting.

Blue Bird Day provides extensive training, mentorship and supervision for all therapists, regardless of experience level, and constantly strive to facilitate a culture of professional growth. In addition, therapists are provided with state of the art therapy equipment and supplies, continuing education stipends and a great benefits package.

Come join a company where you can grow!

Learn more about us by exploring our website!

Job Highlights:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on effective strategies for clients, including parents, occupational therapists, physical therapists, developmental therapists, speechtherapists and child development specialists.
• Provide small group and individual therapy services.
• Maintains a caseload of 25-35 direct service hours.
• Participates in weekly supervision with BCBA, weekly team meetings and monthly company meetings/events.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive year-round salary
• Health/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401k
• Continuing education and professional dues reimbursement
• Monthly mentorship with multidisciplinary team and weekly supervision with Behavior Therapy-Department Head or Senior BCBA
• Opportunity to grow in leadership, professional development and clinical skills

Requirements:

• Certified Registered Behavior Technician
• Bachelors degree required

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• pediatric: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License:

• Registered Behavior Technician (Required)

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Other types of insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Gym memberships or discounts
• Commuting/travel assistance

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

We are seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) oto join our team of pediatric specialists for a full time caseload. Ideal candidates should be interested collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) assessments and clinical services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities ages 2-21 in the clinic, home, and community settings. We provide extensive training, mentorship and supervision for all therapists, regardless of experience level. In addition, therapists are provided with state of the art therapy equipment and supplies, continuing education stipends and professional liability insurance. This position is mostly clinic-based, with about 20% travel to client homes required.

Blue Bird Day provides extensive training, mentorship and supervision for all therapists, regardless of experience level, and constantly strive to facilitate a culture of professional growth. In addition, therapists are provided with state of the art therapy equipment and supplies, continuing education stipends and a great benefits package.

Learn more about us by exploring our website!

Job Highlights:

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team on effective strategies for clients, including parents, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, developmental therapists, and special education teachers.
• Administers evaluation for potential clients for ABA services, and re-evaluates clients yearly for continued service.
• Develops individualized goals for the clinic, home, and community settings to be implemented by a behavior therapist.
• Some travel required; 20% of services will be provided in the community, 80% of services will be provided in the clinic setting.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive year-round salary
• Health/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• 401k
• Continuing education and professional dues reimbursement
• Monthly mentorship with multidisciplinary team and weekly supervision with senior BCBA
• Opportunity to grow in leadership, professional development and clinical skills

Requirements:

• Licensed BCBA
• Masters degree required

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Master’s (Preferred)

License:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Other types of insurance
• Gym memberships or discounts
• Commuting/travel assistance

Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a pediatric occupational therapist to join our team of pediatric specialists for a full time caseload. Ideal candidates should be interested in developing their skills in reflex integration, NDT, sensory integration, DIR/Floortime, relationship-based practice and evidence-based practice. We provide extensive training, mentorship and supervision for all therapists, regardless of experience level. In addition, therapists are provided with state of the art therapy equipment and supplies, continuing education stipends and professional liability insurance.

Blue Bird Day is a therapeutic preschool and kindergarten program with a multidisciplinary approach. This position is in a private school/clinic setting and includes individual and group treatment, evaluations, team meetings and parent communication. Come join a multidisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, behavior therapists, developmental therapists, dietitians and social workers.

Learn more about us by exploring the rest of our website!

Benefits:

• Highly competitive year-round salary
• Health/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401k
• Continuing education and professional dues reimbursement
• Monthly mentorship with multidisciplinary team and weekly supervision with Occupational Therapy-Department Head
• Opportunity to grow in leadership, professional development and clinical skills

Requirements:

• Licensed and registered occupational therapist
• Masters degree required

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Occupational Therapy: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

License:

• IL OT (Required)

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Other types of insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Gym memberships or discounts

Administrative Assistant

We are seeking an administrative assistant to assist in the day to day operations of a therapeutic preschool and kindergarten program. The ideal candidate would be a hard working, autonomous and organized individual. The assistant would report directly to office manager, billing manager and director of administration.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Check health insurance eligibility and benefits for clients.
• Answer all patient or insurance telephone inquiries pertaining to assigned accounts with supervision from billing manager.
• Maintain client files on Microsoft office 365 and electronic medical records system.
• Cover front desk receptionist responsibilities as needed
• Answer phone calls and emails as needed.
• Assist administrative staff with various administrative projects as needed.
• Assist in preparing observation schedules for residents, students, and/or interns.
• Ensure administrative office area is tidy and presentable.
• Light cleaning and assisting with other office tasks as needed.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Health/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off and paid sick time
• Opportunity to grow

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree required
• Clean, federal background check

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• administrative assistant: 1 year (Preferred)