Feeding Technician

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct care to patients enrolled in the feeding program under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, BCBA or BCBA-D. The Feeding Technician is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) protocols.

Requirements

No minimum experience required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Psychology, Education, ABA, Behavioral Health, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, etc
Experience in the implementation of behavioral assessment/treatment programs with children with developmental disabilities or medically complex populations
Experience in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Provides direct client care utilizing applied behavior analysis protocols under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, BCBA or BCBA-D.
Communicates case-related activities with supervisors using written and verbal communication.
Accurately collects behavior data during direct observations using data collection systems.
Assists in the monitoring and adjustment of routine behavioral assessments and protocols.
Assists with the preparation of treatment foods following strict hygiene and safety standards.
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.
Attends team supervision meetings and required trainings.