CANS Assessment Specialist — Youth & Family Support

Integratedservice; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,665; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Short‑term Disability

Long‑term Disability

401K w/ Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) in Ohio is seeking a CANS Assessment Associate to conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional‑age youth in virtual, home, school, and community settings. You will coordinate with families, providers, and community partners, maintain accurate records, ensure HIPAA compliance, and connect youth to appropriate services.

Travel within designated areas is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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 related human services setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive CANS assessments for youth birth through age 21 in virtual, home, school, and community settings.
• Build knowledge of OhioRISE referral pathways and program offerings (1915C waivers, YFC/Ifast/IHBT, QRTP).
• Maintain accurate records in the EHR and CANS portal per state and agency rules.
• Collaborate with families, providers, and community partners to translate assessment findings and next steps.
• Maintain relationships with referral systems and collateral agents in the CANS/OhioRISE umbrella of care.
• Adhere to HIPAA, mandated reporting, and professional ethics.
• Travel within designated service areas.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Pediatric behavioral health

Medicaid billing

Confidentiality

Safety/compliance

Medicaid regulations

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Deadline management

Internet-based office work

High-speed internet

Education

High school diploma or GED

Ohio CANS certification within 21 days

Job description

Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH) in Ohio is seeking a CANS Assessment Associate to conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and transitional‑age youth in virtual, home, school, and community settings. You will coordinate with families, providers, and community partners, maintain accurate records, ensure HIPAA compliance, and connect youth to appropriate services.

Travel within designated areas is required.