Child Development Behavior Specialist - Wheaton
Summary
Provide ABA therapy to children ages 2-7 with neurodiverse needs in a clinic setting, implementing individualized play-based interventions and tracking progress.
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.
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About the Role
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:
- Bachelors Degree in Child Development or Early Education required
- Mastors Degree in Child Development or Early Education preferred
- Experience working with neurodivergent children preferred
- Registered Behavior Technician Certification preferred or willing to obtain
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $50,000 - $52,000
- 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 & Location
- 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.
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