Kennedy Krieger Institute

Behavior Data Specialist (Pediatric Feeding Disorders)

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Baltimore, MD, USA

In-Office

Entry level

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The Role

Collects and analyzes patient behavior data, maintains graphs, supports behavioral assessments and treatment sessions, implements prescribed protocols, assists with parent and staff training, and provides direct patient care for pediatric feeding disorders. The specialist also prepares session materials, supports research activities, follows safe patient-handling procedures, and may assume primary therapist responsibilities temporarily.

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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

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.

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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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or an allied discipline
Two or more years of college coursework plus one year of behavioral protocol implementation experience may substitute for the degree at leadership discretion
CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintained thereafter
Behavior Management Training within 90 days of hire
Maintain current status in required company-provided in-service topics
Previous experience implementing behavioral assessment or treatment programs with individuals with developmental disabilities

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The Company

3,100 Employees

Year Founded: 1937

What We Do

Kennedy Krieger Institute is a Maryland-based, mission-driven nonprofit that transforms the lives of children, youth and adults with, or at risk for, disorders of the developing nervous system. It provides interdisciplinary clinical care for brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal conditions, alongside special education, research, professional training, community programs, advocacy and partnerships. Its work includes care for autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and rare neurological disorders.