Therapeutic Assistant - Chicago

Eyas Landing•Chicago, IL

2d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Meaningful Difference as a Therapeutic Assistant during Eyas Landing's 2026 Summer Camp and Merlin Day Academy Program! Do you love working on a collaborative team with a shared mission? Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community while growing your skills in a play-based, child-centered clinical environment? Eyas Landing, a leading therapeutic clinic in Chicago, IL is seeking a skilled and compassionate Therapeutic Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists during our 2026 Summer Camp. This position is paired with the opportunity to transition over to our Merlin Day Academy program, an ISBE approved private therapeutic day school, after summer camp is complete! Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers! About the Role As a Therapeutic Assistant, you will support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. In this role, you'll help promote each child's cognitive, social, emotional, adaptive, and developmental growth by:

Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate's degree OR completion of at least 60 semester hours of college-level coursework
Ability to lift up to 25lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children or clients with special needs is a plus

Responsibilities

Assisting with individualized therapy activities and classroom/lesson preparation
Supporting group therapy rotations
Collaborating daily with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers
Helping maintain a positive, engaging, play-based learning environment