Classroom Assistant Clinician-QLA

3 months ago


Chicago, United States LEEP Forward Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

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- 8th grade programs- in Ravenswood. 


LEEP is a multidisciplinary clinic with Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, Educational, Developmental and Behavioral services, as well as a variety of social groups, including LEEP Forward Therapeutic Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten programming, and Quantum LEEP Academy K-8th Grade Independent Therapeutic School Program. Children enrolled in our programming are between the ages of 3-14 years old with a variety of developmental differences, including autism. 


Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Speech, OT, Mental Health, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology) or at least a Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field but life experience with children with developmental differences. An assistant clinician works on-site in the therapeutic preschool/transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade programs, enrichment groups, after school groups and/or in after care. This work is done under the direction of a classroom lead  with supervision and support from a Master's level clinical supervisor and experienced senior staff. Our collaborative model provides additional opportunities for learning through the lenses of multiple professionals. This is an entry-level position that sets the foundation for further growth. Experience with children with special needs is a plus.


Special consideration is given to considerate, passionate and playful applicants who cannot wait to make a difference in the world

 

Job 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
  • Utilize diverse therapeutic strategies (DIR Floortime, ABA using the NDBI - Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions framework)
  • 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


Job Details:

  • Full-time with a guaranteed schedule
  • 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 
  • Monthly Scheduled Professional Development 
  • Support in obtaining Registered Developmental and/or Behavior Technician Credential
  • Opportunities for professional growth for Master candidates in the fields of (SLP, OT, PT, Mental Health, and ABA)


Benefits available for full-time employees:

  • Health Insurance with employer contribution
  • Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability insurance
  • 401K with matching
  • Paid Time Off 




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