Pediatric Special Needs Assistant

As a Pediatric Special Needs Assistant at Therapy & Beyond, your main responsibilities will include taking and graphing data to document children's success, providing one-on-one therapy, implementing specified programs, and engaging with families. You'll also be expected to attend team meetings and trainings to enhance your skills.

To be considered for the Pediatric Special Needs Assistant position at Therapy & Beyond, candidates ideally should have or be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Speech, or a related field. A passion for helping children with autism and qualities like dependability and creativity are also essential.

At Therapy & Beyond, we value lifelong learning and professional growth. As a Pediatric Special Needs Assistant, you will receive initial and ongoing training from experienced therapists, and we support professional certifications, which can pave the way for career advancement within the company.

Pediatric Special Needs Assistants at Therapy & Beyond enjoy flexible schedules, paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with company matching, and additional perks like a paid day off for your birthday and fun team-building events throughout the year.

Working at Therapy & Beyond means being part of a supportive and energetic team. We foster a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes making therapy fun and effective. You will have the opportunity to work closely with professionals who are as passionate about helping children as you are, all while maintaining a positive engagement with families.

When answering this question, highlight any direct experience you have working with children who have special needs, emphasizing specific techniques or interventions you used, particularly in applied behavior analysis or play-based therapy.

Share specific strategies such as using positive reinforcement, creating engaging activities, and maintaining open communication with both the child and their family to foster a positive therapeutic environment.

Discuss your understanding of applied behavior analysis techniques, such as identifying triggers and functions of behaviors, and your approach to de-escalating situations while maintaining a supportive atmosphere.

Emphasize your willingness to share insights and observations from therapy sessions, collaborate with colleagues on best practices, and contribute positively to discussions about improving patient care.

Your answer should reflect a genuine passion for helping children with special needs, mentioning any personal experiences or inspirations that drove you to this field and your commitment to making a difference.

Highlight the importance of regular, open communication, sharing examples of how you keep families informed about progress and involve them in the therapy process, which is crucial for building trust.

Discuss qualities such as patience, creativity, dependability, and an understanding of autism spectrum disorders, emphasizing how these traits enhance your ability to support children and their families.

Detail your method for researching and assessing therapy programs, including how you would collaborate with your supervisor and team, ensure it aligns with therapeutic goals, and monitor its effectiveness.

Prepare to share a specific example where your efforts directly contributed to a child's achievement or progress, demonstrating your impact and dedication to making a difference.

Mention your commitment to professional development through workshops, conferences, and seeking feedback from supervisors and colleagues, showing your desire to continually improve your skills.