Behavior Data Specialist (Pediatric Feeding Disorders)

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Behavior Data Specialist I to organize and maintain data collection and statistical analysis systems for the program, assist with behavioral assessments and program implementation, and support research activities.

Responsibilities include collecting and recording data on observable patient behavior, helping maintain up-to-date graphs, participating in sessions, preparing session materials, and ensuring CPR certification and Behavior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education or allied discipline required.
• Two or more years of college coursework and one year of experience implementing behavioral protocols may be considered in place of the degree.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record data based on observable patient behavior.
• Assist with maintaining up-to-date graphs and data analyses under case leadership.
• Actively participate in sessions per established protocols including baseline, treatment, parent training and generalization sessions.
• Prepare and clean up session-related activities and materials.
• Assist with protocol dissemination, protocol reviews and staff/parent training.
• Utilize CPR and Behavior Management Training within 90 days of hire.
• Maintain up-to-date status in required in-service topics.

Skills

Data collection

Graphing data

Session participation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or allied discipline

Two+ years of college coursework and one year of experience in behavioral protocols

Job description

The Behavior Data Specialist I will organize and maintain data collection and statistical analysis systems for the program; assist with behavioral assessments and program implementation; assist with research activities and staff/parent training; and assume Clinical Specialist I duties in the temporary absence of those staff members.

• Collect and record data based on observable patient behavior.
• Assist primary therapist in maintaining up-to-date graphs in accordance with direction by case leadership, to include summarizing, calculating, and analyzing data.
• Actively participate in sessions in accordance with protocols established by case leadership including, but not limited to, the implementation of baseline, treatment, parent training and generalization sessions.
• Assist primary therapist in the preparation and clean-up of session-related activities (e.g., preparing patient, room, computers, recording equipment, etc.).
• Assist with case-related duties such as protocol dissemination, protocol reviews, and staff/parent training.
• Utilize safe and appropriate handling, management, and guidance procedures when transporting or working with patients.
• Provide direct patient care following the prescribed behavioral protocols.
• Assume primary therapist responsibilities in the temporary absence of the primary therapist.
• Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and Behavior Management Training within 90 days of hire.
• Must maintain up-to-date status in company-provided in-service topics as required by and according to the timeline established by the department.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education or allied discipline is required. Two or more years of college level course work and one previous year of experience implementing behavioral protocols may be considered in place of this degree at the discretion of department leadership.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in the implementation of behavioral assessment/treatment programs with the individuals with developmental disabilities is highly preferred.