ADA Mobility Assessment Evaluator

mtminc; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MTM Transit seeks a Mobility Assessment Evaluator (MAE) in its Boston, MA office to review ADA paratransit applications, conduct interviews, and perform functional assessments to determine eligibility for services. You will maintain documentation, provide final determinations, and support process improvements while collaborating with the client and quality assurance teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and relevant certifications, with flexibility for evenings/weekends

Qualificações

• Experience with ADA regulations and sensitivity to people with disabilities and older adults.
• Ability to conduct in-person interviews and functional assessments.
• Experience with documentation and eligibility determinations within contracted timeframes.

Responsabilidades

• Review ADA paratransit applications, intake forms, and professional verifications.
• Conduct in-person interviews to assess mobility capabilities.
• Determine required functional assessments (physical/cognitive).
• Provide written eligibility determinations to Client within contractual deadlines.
• Input data into Client software and maintain applicant tracking logs.
• Participate in training, meetings, and community outreach as needed.

Conhecimentos

Flexibility

ADA Paratransit eligibility interviews

Interviewing & assessment

Standardized evaluation tools training

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field

Certification in Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapy/OTA/CTRS (one of)

Ferramentas

Trapeze

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Make a Difference

At MTM Transit, you're not just part of a team-you're at the heart of a movement to remove community barriers nationwide. We're all about breaking the mold with bold ideas, open conversations, and a relentless focus on what matters most: you. Here, collaboration sparks breakthroughs, learning fuels growth, and every voice shapes our future. Together, we thrive, push our limits, and work as team to help you reach your full potential.

What will your job look like?

The Mobility Assessment Evaluator (MAE) is responsible for reviewing ADA paratransit application materials, supplemental intake, and professional verification forms, conducting in-person interviews for applicants, and performing functional assessments with applicants to determine eligibility for ADA paratransit service. The Mobility Assessment Evaluator (MAE ) is also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and providing final eligibility determinations to the Client.

This position sits in our Boston, MA office.

Location: 1000 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118

What you'll do:

• Determines final eligibility based upon the application, interview, functional assessment and any supplemental information
• Conduct in-person interviews to assess mobility capabilities and review any supplemental information provided
• Determine what functional assessments the applicant will be required to undergo
• Provide written eligibility determination documentation to Client within ADA required and contracted time frame
• Reads and interprets ADA paratransit applications, intake forms, and professional verification forms
• Review interview results and application paperwork and follow up on assessments and professional verifications, as needed
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Quality Assurance team and the management team in regards to, violation of contractual deadlines and/or possible liquidated damages
• Assist Applicants with completing incomplete documents, scan ADA applications, interview guides and other documents into the Applicant's case, as needed
• Provide further written documentation to Client upon request
• Assist the leadership team in identifying process improvement opportunities
• Conduct functional physical and/or cognitive assessment with applicants that may include: Physical Functional Assessment using an outdoor course
• Physical Functional Assessment using an indoor course
• FACTS
• MMSE
• Apply information obtained to determine applicant's capability to independently ride fixed route transportation
• Provide required forms to administrative personnel for data-entry and eligibility letter generation
• Participate in staff meetings with leadership and/or Client
• Participate in community outreach and education as needed
• Participate in initial and on-going training as required by MTM and Client
• Complete all necessary reports, paperwork and maintain on-going applicant tracking logs and reports for MTM and Client within the contractual deadline
• Process mail-in applications within the contractual deadline as assigned
• Assist with conducting phone calls to applicants and providers
• Conduct phone interviews, as needed
• Input all information into Client software (Trapeze) and other software as appropriate
• Build rapport and communicate effectively with MTM and Client personnel to include administrators, management, support staff and applicant while providing high quality customer service
• Participate in appeals process, upon request
• Maintain a positive attitude when interacting with individuals, support Staff and caregivers
• Work with management and the Client to follow through on service issues, troubleshooting problems, concerns, complaints and training
• Must conform to MTM's HIPAA standards

What you'll need:

• Experience, Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Rehabilitation, Ancillary Health Care Profession, or a related field or Associates in related field.
• Must have one of the following certifications : Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Recreational Therapy Specialist
• 3+ years of professional experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Experience and knowledge with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and sensitivity to issues relating to people with disabilities and older adults
• Related experience with regard to the functional assessment of individuals with disabilities along with experience working with individuals with disabilities

Skills:

• Available to complete "flexible working hours" which may include evenings and weekends as needed by the contract
• Experience conducting information-gathering relating to ADA Paratransit eligibility,
• Solid interviewing, assessment and observational skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Ability to be trained in administering a standardized evaluation tool and be able to consistently administer and score such a tool according to est