Behavior Data Specialist (Pediatric Feeding Disorders)

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. in Baltimore, MD seeks a Behavior Data Specialist I to organize data systems, support behavioral assessments, and assist with research activities in pediatric feeding disorders.

The role includes data collection, graphing, participation in sessions, and training staff and parents, with duties rotating in absence of a Clinical Specialist I. A strong data mindset and comfort with clinical settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess CPR certification and Behavior Management Training within 90 days of hire.
• Maintain up-to-date status in department in-service topics per timeline.
• Two or more years of college coursework and one year of experience in behavioral protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record data based on observable patient behavior.
• Assist with data graphs and data analysis as directed by case leadership.
• Participate in sessions per protocols including baseline, treatment, and training.
• Prepare and cleanup session-related activities and equipment.
• Support protocol dissemination, reviews, and staff/parent training.
• Use safe handling procedures when transporting or working with patients.
• Provide direct patient care following prescribed behavioral protocols.
• Assume primary therapist duties during temporary absence.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Graphing

Research support

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or allied discipline

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

1. Collect and record data based on observable patient behavior.
2. Assist primary therapist in maintaining up-to-date graphs in accordance with direction by case leadership, to include summarizing, calculating, and analyzing data.
3. 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.
4. Assist primary therapist in the preparation and clean-up of session-related activities (e.g., preparing patient, room, computers, recording equipment, etc.).
5. Assist with case-related duties such as protocol dissemination, protocol reviews, and staff/parent training.
6. Utilize safe and appropriate handling, management, and guidance procedures when transporting or working with patients.
7. Provide direct patient care following the prescribed behavioral protocols.
8. Assume primary therapist responsibilities in the temporary absence of the primary therapist.

Qualifications

• 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.

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Vacancy ID 13537

Pos. Category Behavioral Health Support Staff

Job Location : Street 707 N Broadway

# of Hours 40.00

Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

Department : Name Behav Psych - Pediatric Feeding Disorders

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet