Feeding Specialist

**Overview**:
**St. Joseph’s Healthcare System **is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.**Job Overview**

Under the supervision of the Interdisciplinary Team, is responsible for conducting the assessment and treatment protocols of children with feeding problems. Serves as the primary feeder of the child. Collects data on the child's mealtime behaviors and oral-motor skills and caretaker integrity. Acts as the liaison between the child's caretakers and Interdisciplinary Team.**Qualifications**:

- Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Nutrition, Special Education and/or three years of pediatric feeding experience. Requires analytical skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment, attention to detail and problem resolution. Must possess strong customer service, communication, organizational & interpersonal skills.