Job Summary
The role involves delivering direct care and personalized or remote supervision for pediatric patients in a hospital setting. The primary focus is on executing behavior management strategies and accurately documenting behavioral observations. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is essential to support therapeutic activities, ensure safety measures, and conduct assessments related to adaptive and self-help skills. Additionally, this position is pivotal in administering skill-training initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one or remote supervision for pediatric inpatients.
- Implement behavior management protocols effectively.
- Accurately collect and document behavioral data.
- Support and adhere to therapeutic schedules and safety interventions.
- Assist in assessing adaptive and self-help skills.
- Facilitate skill-training programs in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma, GED, or an equivalent qualification is necessary.
- At least six months of experience in a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary treatment environment is required.
- Preferred experience in implementing treatment programs for children or adolescents facing medical or mental health challenges.
- Must maintain current training in behavioral management and safe transport techniques.
Kennedy Krieger Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
