Therapeutic Assistant - Chicago
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 threebirdsonmission.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: 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
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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision + Life & Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Competitive PTO and Holiday Allowances
- 401(k) with Employer Contributions
- Continuing Education (CEU) Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
