Feeding Technician - Children's At Forsyth

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Job Description

The feeding technician in the Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program provides direct care to patients enrolled in the feeding treatment program as well as assists with all case related preparation and organization.

Experience

• No minimum experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the implementation of behavioral assessment/treatment programs with individuals with developmental disabilities or medically complex populations preferred

• Experience in Microsoft Office

Education

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, speech communication, or allied discipline

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide, assess, interpret, and communicate client-specific data in response to treatment protocols

• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills along with ability to manage multiple tasks

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must possess excellent customer service skills

• Must be able to successfully pass all post-training tests which may include basic Applied Behavior Analysis post-test, 3-step post-test, assaultive techniques checklist post-test, and teaching procedures role playing

Job Responsibilities

• Implements behavioral feeding protocols with clients of varying backgrounds.

• Assists with the preparation of treatment foods following strict hygiene and safety standards.

• Collects and organizes behavioral data from feeding sessions.

• Assumes responsibility for case-related activities in conjunction with the primary therapist (e.g., graphing, medical documentation, and communication with the case manager and family).

• Utilizes safe and appropriate handling, management, and guidance procedures when transporting or working with patients.

• Assists in the maintenance of supplies necessary for implementation of behavioral feeding protocols.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

410 Peachtree Pkwy

Job Family

Behavioral Health