Classroom Assistant Clinician-qla - Chicago, United States - LEEP Forward

LEEP Forward

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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:

Fulltime with a guaranteed schedule
Hours are Monday-Friday with an eight hour day (84 or 95)
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

Benefits available for full-time employees: