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Career Opportunities

COME GROW WITH US!

STEPS for Kids provides a unique employment opportunity for professionals who are committed to providing quality developmental services from a strengths-based and relationship focused perspective. More than a collection of therapists under one roof, STEPS for Kids is a dedicated team of individuals who share a vision for providing services that result in lasting change for children and their families. Each person on our team, from clinical to administrative staff, possesses the passion, dedication, and drive to meet the organization’s expectations for high quality services that treat each client with compassion, respect and best practice interventions to achieve client centered goals and lasting success.

Employment with STEPS for Kids means you are treated with the same respect and compassion that we afford our clients. Recognizing the personal and professional challenges inherent in our industry, our center provides a supportive and relaxed work environment that provides each staff member with flexibility in scheduling, mentoring and training for success, support to develop your passions, and opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Open positions are due to continued growth in the need for our services and will be filled by individuals who share our organizational vision, embrace personal growth, and are passionate about family centered pediatric care.

Looking for a professional home that is different from anything you’ve experienced? We invite you to come see our clinic, meet our staff, and see if STEPS for Kids is the right fit for you

Contact us today to discuss opportunities!

OPEN POSITIONS:

OPEN POSITIONS (As of 05/19/2025)

Clinical Positions:

STEPS for Kids is in search of energetic, passionate, and playful therapists who are interested in being part of our dynamic team that focuses on intervention, empowerment, and advocacy for children and families. Our approach emphasizes relationships, play, and skill building to help each child have successful therapy outcomes and for that success to continue well after therapy ends.

Using the child’s strengths to support challenges and helping parents understand their child even better are hallmarks of our approach that results in each child achieving their potential. Are you looking for a new professional home where you are valued, encouraged, and supported? A workplace that allows you to grow in your career and find fulfillment while fitting in with your personal needs?

Contact us today about these great opportunities!

Speech Therapist:

Full-time, Part-time and PRN positions available. Opportunities for 6 to 40 hours per week and variable coverage needs. Flexible scheduling Monday through Saturday hours available with opportunity to set a schedule that fits your needs! Varied diagnostic caseload with children ranging from birth through 21 years, including articulation disorders, language delays, pragmatic language disorders, feeding disorders, and oral-motor conditions. Experience with AAC, feeding, and/or DIR/Floortime preferred but not required. Opportunity for growth in caseload and participation in program development is available for the right candidate, with support for professional development in areas of passion and interest. Pediatric experience preferred. Mentorship program available.

Occupational Therapist:

Part-Time and PRN positions available. Opportunities for 6 to 25 hours per week and variable coverage needs. Flexible scheduling options that include Monday through Saturday clinic hours with autonomy to set a schedule that fits your needs! Varied diagnostic caseload treating children from birth through adolescence, with neurodevelopmental disorders and related conditions including ASD, ADHD, LD, DCD, SPD, behavioral health conditions and physical disabilities.

Experience with SI assessment and interventions, trauma-informed care, and/or DIR/Floortime preferred but not required. Opportunity for growth in caseload and participation in program development is available for the right candidate, with support for professional development in areas of passion and interest. Pediatric experience preferred; will consider a new grad or therapist transitioning to pediatrics with strong foundational skills and drive for learning. Mentorship program available.

Physical Therapist:

Part-time/PRN Physical Therapists, 5-20 hours per week. Flexible scheduling Monday through Saturday hours available, as well as variable hours for vacation coverage. Varied diagnostic caseload treating children from birth through adolescence, with neurodevelopmental disorders, orthopedic concerns, motor coordination disorders, neuromuscular disorders, and injury related needs. Opportunity for growth in caseload and participation in program development is available for the right candidate, with support for professional development in areas of passion and interest.

Possible growth to a full-time position for the right candidate. Pediatric experience preferred; will consider a strong new grad. Mentorship program available.

Social Worker/Counselor:

Full-Time and Part-Time openings for LCSW or LCPC to join our team of experienced and passionate pediatric therapists. Flexible scheduling Monday through Saturday hours available with autonomy to set a schedule that fits your needs! This person will provide direct treatment for children and families as well as be an integral member of our interdisciplinary team supporting developmental skills and mental health. Caseload primarily ranging from 3 years through adolescence with varied diagnoses. Ideal candidate will have experience with individual, group, and family services and be highly motivated to support our clinic’s growth through expansion of our mental health services. This role includes consultative services with the full team, parent education and community outreach services. Experience in DIR/Floortime, play therapy, and interdisciplinary treatment with OT/ST/PT are preferred but not required. Opportunity for professional development in areas of interest and participation in program development and marketing are available.

Administrative Positions:

Our administrative support staff provide critical foundations for the delivery of our services to the community. Our customer service approach is based on professionalism with respect and compassion for our clients. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that our clients have the support they need to experience success throughout their time at STEPS for Kids.

Office Assistant:

Part-time opening in our front office for Office Assistant with the opportunity to grow into a full-time Office Manager position (40 hours per week). Duties include general office tasks, client check-ins, answering phones, responding to client needs/questions, document management (paper and digital), payment collections, intake and scheduling of clients, management of staff schedules and support of clinical staff. This position will work closely with our Intake Coordinator, Clinical Manager and Clinic Director in managing the daily operations of the clinic. Starting Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 – 5:00; 21-24 hours per week. Hourly rate commensurate with experience; part-time position eligible for PTO. Skills required include computer use (Office 365), compassionate customer service mindset, strong communication skills both verbal and written, detail oriented with excellent time management, strong problem solving skills and team commitment.

Part-time positions are paid at hourly rates commensurate with experience for each position and includes CE support for professional staff, PTO and 401K participation. Full-time positions eligible for benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K Plan, paid time off, and continuing education support.

Mentorship & clinical training, opportunities to pursue your interests in pediatric care and professional growth are all available and prioritized at STEPS for Kids. Come do what you are passionate about at a place you will love to be a part of!

Contact us today to discuss opportunities and see what STEPS for Kids can offer you!

 

 

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507 W. Kendall Dr., Suite 4 - Yorkville, IL 60560

 

Phone: 630-552-9890 / Fax: 630-552-9891

STEPS for Kids, Inc.

507 W. Kendall Drive

Suite 4

Yorkville, IL 60560

(630) 552-9890 Office

(630) 552-9891 Fax

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