Therapeutic Activity Aide (TAA)

About Us

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational, and therapy services to infants, children, teens, and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With two residential locations—the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin—it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Our Community Day Services program is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our mission of making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities. Each employee's job contributes to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve.

About the Role

Marklund is seeking highly motivated and mission-centered individuals for the position of Therapeutic Activity Aide at the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, IL. The hourly schedule is 1 PM - 9 PM, five days a week. Paid training is available.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new vocational and recreational programs and processes, individual and small/large groups, and special events.
• Promote active participation as appropriate and unique to each client and their function and potential abilities.
• Evaluate and provide creative therapeutic equipment, supplies, and materials for clients, as needed.
• Maintain supplies needed for residential activities and community outings.
• Drive clients, staff, and volunteers to and from pre-approved community outing sites.
• Document all activities and outings in an accurate and timely manner.
• Strive to consistently meet Marklund's values and achieve the mission statement goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA preferred.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and meet its functional and environmental requirements.

Pay

The hourly rate is $17.25/hr.

Schedule

1 PM - 9 PM, five days a week.

Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company Paid Life Insurance for all full-time employees.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• School Employees Receive “Closed Days” and Sick/Personal.
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Extended Sick Bank.
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year.

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire (Marklund matches up to 5%).

Ways We Appreciate You

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration.
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years.
• Claire Haverkampf (founder) Annual Commemorative Award.
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award.
• Thanksgiving Turkey.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Training & Growth Opportunities

• We promote from within whenever possible.
• You are paid while you train.
• In-House Training Programs.
• Leadership Training Program.
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics.

Benefits/Programs subject to change.

Employee Story

"When I first started at Marklund, I had no clue what to expect. I thought it would just be a job and nothing more. As I started working, I got much more out of Marklund than just a job, I got a second family. I enjoy every day coming to work and caring for all the residents. Days when I work, I walk in to my name being shouted with joy by some of the residents, and that's an amazing feeling to know they are happy to see me. It may be hard work sometimes, but it's more than rewarding. Every day I see the smiles on the resident's faces and I know I'm doing a good thing. Marklund is way more than just a job, it's a fun place to work." – Jessica