Assessment Associate

Jobtailor; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified CANS assessor to work with children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth across virtual, home, school, and community settings in Ohio. You will coordinate with care teams, document findings in the EHR, and navigate OhioRISE referral pathways.

The role requires a current Ohio CANS certification or the ability to certify within 21 days, plus 2–3 years in a related human services field. Travel within service areas and strict confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within 21 days.
• 2–3 years in community mental health or related human services setting.
• Ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive CANS assessments for youth birth through 21 in virtual, home, school, and community settings.
• Build knowledge of OhioRISE pathways and program offerings including 1915C waivers and QRTP requests.
• Maintain accurate records in EHR and CANS portal in line with requirements.
• Collaborate with families, clinical staff, and partners to translate findings and next steps.
• Travel within designated service areas and maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Medicaid billing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive CANS assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth (birth through age 21) in virtual, home, school, and community settings
• Build and maintain knowledge of the organization and OhioRISE referral pathways and specialty program offerings including but not limited to 1915C waivers, YFC/Ifast/IHBT, and QRTP requests
• Maintain accurate, timely records in the electronic health record and CANS portal in accordance with agency, state, and OhioRISE requirements
• Collaborate with clinical staff, families, and community partners to translate assessment findings and next steps
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with referral systems, community partners and collateral agents involved in the CANS or OhioRISE umbrella of care
• Utilizes databases and Electronic Health Record systems for accurate client documentation
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines
• Travels within designated service areas
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Current Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within the first 21 days of employment
• 2-3 years of experience in community mental health, child welfare, or a closely related human services setting is required
• Advanced communication skills, both oral and written is required
• Advanced organizational skills are required
• Knowledge of child and adolescent behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and family systems is required
• Ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions is required
• Ability to maintain confidential information is required
• Ability to adhere to all safety, rules, regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations and compliance requirements is required
• Access to reliable transportation is required
• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required
• An appropriate level of auto insurance coverage is required
• Ability to manage deadlines within a fast-paced, high-volume environment is required
• Ability to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment is required
• Ability to maintain high-speed internet connection is required