Child Development Behavior Specialist - Wheaton

Child Development Behavior Specialist - Wheaton

Department: Developmental Therapy Full Time Wheaton, Illinois, United States - 60189

Description

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you enjoy working on a collaborative, mission-driven team? Blue Bird Day, a leading specialized intensive pediatric therapeutic day program, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinic-based Child Development Behavior Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Wheaton, IL. This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.

As a Child Development Behavior Specialist at Blue Bird Day, you will provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll foster each child's cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth through:

• Providing individualized therapy
• Collecting data on programming
• Implementing evidence-based intervention plans under the supervision of a BCBA
• Implementing developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans in our classrooms
• Collaborating daily with physical and speech therapists, and social workers
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care

Child Development Behavior Specialist Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or Early Education required
• Experience working with neurodivergent children preferred
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance) + Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive Paid Time Off and holiday allowances
• Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions

• Schedule:
  Monday-Friday, 8:30-5pm
• Location: 140
  
  E. Loop Rd., Wheaton, IL 60189

Why 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.

Please see our full Child Development Behavior Specialist job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package.