Assistant Clinician/Behavior Technician

LEEP Forward•Chicago, IL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

LEEP Forward & Quantum LEEP Academy, a developmental pediatric therapy clinic & educational program, is now hiring Full-Time Assistant Clinicians for placement at our therapeutic clinic and pre-K - High School programs in Ravenswood. Our summer programming includes weekly community outings and field trips, giving staff and students the opportunity to explore Chicago together while building real-world skills. These outings allow children to practice social, communication, and independence skills in real-life settings, while staff experience a dynamic and engaging workday. If you enjoy being active, playful, creative, and out in the community, this is a truly unique clinical role. LEEP is a multidisciplinary clinic with Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Mental Health, Educational, Developmental and Behavioral services, as well as a variety of social groups, including LEEP Forward Therapeutic Preschool and Quantum LEEP Academy K-High School Independent Therapeutic School Program. Children enrolled in our programming are between the ages of 3-16 years old with a variety of developmental differences, including autism.

Requirements

Ability to work with Children with developmental differences, formal experience not required, full training provided
Willingness to work in a 1 on 1 setting with children, taking direction from the clinical team to aide in their development
Available Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Understands the importance of building strong relationships
Comfortable with on the spot problem solving in challenging situations
Ability to adapt quickly and find solutions during unexpected changes
Loves to PLAY and HAVE FUN!

Responsibilities

Explore a child's world through play
Build and grow meaningful relationships with child and team mates
Develop an understanding of each child's unique profile
Maintain a safe and clean environment
Implement therapeutic programming designed by the multidisciplinary team and following the LEEP Model and QLA Curriculum and Practice Policy
Utilize diverse therapeutic strategies (DIR /Floortime, ABA using the NDBI - Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions framework, sensory supports)
Support creation of materials to engage a child in programming
Provide information to support accountability through data collection and documentation
Participate in clinical conversations
Engage in provided on the job training
Ongoing individual supervision when working with child
Monthly group supervision with BCBA/Developmental Therapist
Incorporate supervision feedback and coaching into daily work
Professional Development opportunities to match your career goals

Benefits

Full-time with a guaranteed schedule and pay
Hours are Monday-Friday with an eight hour day (8-4 or 9-5)
Programming is year round with Holiday breaks
Certification in Crisis Intervention using QBS Safety Care
Support in obtaining Registered Developmental (RDT) and/or Behavior Technician Credential (RBT)
Opportunities for professional growth for Master candidates in the fields of (SLP, OT, PT, Mental Health, and ABA)
Health Insurance with employer contribution
Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability insurance
Life and Accidental Insurance
401K with matching
Paid Time Off