CANS Assessment Associate

Jobtailor; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified professional to conduct comprehensive CANS assessments for youth from birth through 21 in diverse settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, clinicians, and community partners to translate findings into next steps.

The ideal candidate will have Ohio CANS certification or the ability to certify within 21 days, 2–3 years in related human services, and strong communication and organizational skills to manage high‑volume documentation and Medicaid

Qualifications

• 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, are 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 is required
• 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

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
• Utilize databases and Electronic Health Record systems for accurate client documentation
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines
• Travel within designated service areas
• All other duties as assigned

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
• Utilize databases and Electronic Health Record systems for accurate client documentation
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and professional ethical guidelines
• Travel 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, are 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 is required
• 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