Child Development Behavior Specialist - Wheaton

Blue Bird Day • Wheaton, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level