About Lumiere
Come join one of the fastest growing, truly transformative pediatric therapy groups in Chicago. Lumiere Children's Therapy is searching for extraordinary professionals to work in our interdisciplinary therapy setting. We are looking for someone who will grow with us and bring the best they have for the fantastic kiddos we serve. 

Here is what we will give in return: We offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and positivity and inspiration at the end of long days. We value and will provide in-house training to help support you and hone your skills. 

About Lumiere Children's Therapy: We work with children with communication disorders, fine and gross motor challenges, emotional disorders, language delays, sensory integration issues, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, and social skill challenges. We believe collaboration across disciplines helps reveal the optimal learning styles and care plan for the children we serve. We also focus on educating families, so they become allies in their child’s development and specific challenges. 

Lumiere Children's Therapy is looking for an exceptional patient-focused Speech-Language Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience and will be willing to supervise incoming Speech Therapists in the future. This position will include private client, preschool, and working within private schools. Strong CF will be considered.

Requirements

• Speech Therapy (ST) Licensure in the State of Illinois
• 1-2 years of experience
• Positive attitude and a team player
• The belief that your amazing skill set can make a profound and lasting impact on the children you will work with while at Lumiere Children's Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Address client’s needs and skill development
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case speech therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize performance in all areas of need
• Parent Caregiver Education
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Complete notes and all paperwork in a timely fashion

Skills

• Proven working experience as speech therapist

• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of speech therapy
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Familiarity with Speech Therapy evaluation tools
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities and Dx including Autism
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

• CPR certification (pre-approved online course, if not yet obtained)
• 401K w/ 3.5% match once eligibility requirements are met 
• Chicago paid sick time
• PTO 2.75 hours per paycheck
• Holidays Birthday for FT EE
• Mileage Reimbursement (if traveling to multiple locations to provide ABA therapy) 
• Paid attendance for staff and/or ABA monthly meetings
• $125/year for Continuing Education once requirements are met - Up to 20 hours of paid observation/training time (@ minimum wage rate)
• HIPAA and Sexual Harassment annual training
• Short- and Long-term disability options through AFLAC
• Medical (company pays $200/month toward premium)
• Dental
• Vision
• State Licensure: up to $125
• CEUs: $300 or 1 PTO day (6 hours)
• Bereavement-2 days
• **Depending on the position there is a possibility of a bonus
• **Profit sharing – must be enrolled in 401k 

Covid-19

We are closely monitoring the news as the situation around the coronavirus (COVID-19) progresses. That being said, part of our application process does require you to be present. NOTHING is more important to us than the safety of our applicants, staff and clients. As a result, we are taking all precautions to create a safe work environment for our staff.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.