CANS Assessment Associate

Jobtailor; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Qualified CANS Assessor to perform comprehensive assessments for children and youth (birth through 21) in virtual, home, school, and community settings in Ohio. You will maintain accurate records in the EHR and CANS portal while coordinating with families and clinical staff.

The role requires Ohio CANS certification or the ability to certify within 21 days, 2–3 years in related fields, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Ohio CANS certification or ability to certify within 21 days.
• 2-3 years of experience in community mental health, child welfare, or related human services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent behavioral health and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to bill Medicaid without restrictions.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Medicaid regulations and compliance.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate in an Internet-based, automated office environment.
• Must maintain a reliable high-speed internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive CANS assessments for youth birth through age 21 in multiple settings.
• Maintain knowledge of OhioRISE referral pathways and program offerings.
• Keep accurate, timely records in EHR and CANS portal per requirements.
• Collaborate with clinicians, families, and partners to translate assessment findings.
• Build relationships with referral systems and community partners.
• Use databases and EHR systems for client documentation.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and ethical guidelines.
• Travel within designated service areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced communication

Advanced organization

Deadline management

Internet-based office work

Confidentiality

Medicaid billing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

CANS portal

Medicaid billing 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
• 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 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