CAS Assessor - OPWDD Adult Assessments

White Glove Placement, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing + Meals Stipend

$100 Benefits Card

Medical & Dental Coverage

Friday payday

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Shopping Discounts

Referral Rewards Program

Mental Health Support

Financial Wellness Programs

Simple, Stress-Free Onboarding

Job summary

White Glove Placement, Inc. seeks a CAS Assessor (OPWDD) to conduct comprehensive assessments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings.

You will work independently, travel across Dutchess/Columbia/Greene/Sullivan counties, and help ensure individuals receive necessary services and supports. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in an approved discipline, 1 year of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the approved disciplines listed.
• Minimum of one year of post-graduate experience working with individuals with I/DD.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation systems.
• Valid NYS driver's license or government-issued NYS ID.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned region.
• Availability to work weekends when needed.
• Proof of degree (diploma or official proof of completion) is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings.
• Work independently and make a meaningful impact across New York.
• Support individuals to receive the services and support they need.

Skills

Strong communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Anthropology

Education

Nursing

Psychology

Social Work

Rehabilitation Counseling

Sociology

Special Education

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Passionate about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities?

Join a team dedicated to improving lives through person-centered assessments that help ensure individuals receive the services and support they need.

As a CAS Assessor, you'll conduct comprehensive assessments for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in home and community settings while working independently and making a meaningful impact across New York.

Position Overview

• Position: CAS Assessor (OPWDD)


• Employment Type: Full-Time


• Location: Dutchess / Columbia / Greene / Sullivan, NY


• Work Setting: Home and Community-Based Assessments


• Pay Rate: $27.00 per hour


• Weekend Availability: Required as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in one of the approved disciplines listed below.


• Minimum of one (1) year of post-graduate experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a setting primarily serving the I/DD population.


• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation systems.


• Valid New York State driver's license or government-issued NYS ID.


• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned region.


• Availability to work weekends when needed.


• Proof of degree (diploma or official proof of completion) is required.

Accepted Bachelor's Degree Disciplines

• Anthropology


• Art Therapy or Dance Therapy


• Audiology


• Behavioral Science (conditional upon management review)


• Child Development or Family Relations


• Chemical Dependence Administration


• Community Mental Health


• Counseling or Guidance


• Criminal Justice


• Divinity, Religion, or Theology


• Drama Therapy


• Education


• Gerontology


• Health Administration


• Health Education


• Medicine


• Music Therapy


• Nursing


• Nutrition


• Occupational Therapy


• Pastoral Counseling


• Physical Therapy


• Psychology


• Recreation and Leisure Studies (conditional upon management review)


• Recreational Therapy


• Rehabilitation Counseling


• Social Work


• Sociology


• Special Education


• Speech Pathology


• Vocational Counseling

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience conducting assessments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.


• Experience adapting interviewing techniques for individuals with varying communication abilities.


• Ability to effectively engage individuals, families, caregivers, direct support staff, and healthcare professionals.


• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.


• Ability to work independently while maintaining high-quality standards.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive, high-paying assignments


• Housing + Meals Stipend


• $100 Benefits Card


• Friday payday


• Paid Sick Leave


• Medical & Dental Coverage


• Employee Shopping Discounts


• Referral Rewards Program


• Mental Health Support


• Financial Wellness Programs


• Simple, Stress-Free Onboarding