IDD-CANS Assessor

Equiliem; City of Watertown (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a CANS Assessor to arrange, conduct, and complete accurate, thorough assessments for children and adolescents using a person-centered approach. The hybrid role blends in-person visits with telehealth and requires coordinating with caregivers, care managers, and providers.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, verifying information from multiple sources, arranging interpreter services, and documenting all case activity.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach to assessment work.
• Ability to work independently and manage scheduling with caregivers and providers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to individuals and caregiver supports as needed during assigned schedule.
• Coordinate assessments with individuals, caregivers, care managers, and providers in home, community, or telehealth.
• Schedule and conduct assessments at convenient times and locations, using person-centered interviewing.
• Interview multiple sources, verify information, and code assessments accurately.
• Arrange interpreter services as needed and document all case activity.
• Meet productivity and quality standards and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Web-based applications

Job description

HYBRID ROLE: IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL VISITS

JOB SUMMARY

The CANS Assessor is responsible for arranging, conducting, and completing accurate and thorough assessments using the person-centered approach. (Initial assessments) - No caseload. The Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment is a tool that evaluates a child's needs and strengths. It is used by child welfare agencies to help plan services for children and their families.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Outreach to individuals and their caregiver/primary supports as necessary during assigned schedule
2. Schedule and coordinate the assessment process with individuals, caregiver/primary support and Care Managers/providers in the home and/or community or via telehealth using a person-centered approach
3. Schedule and conduct the assessment at a location and time which is most convenient for the individual
4. Utilize an in-person, person-centered interview process as part of the assessment process (e.g. conversational style that starts with the person)
5. Conduct additional interviews with caregiver/primary support and utilize multiple sources including records to verify information and coding prior to finalizing the assessment
6. Arrange formal interpreter services as needed
7. Complete all assessments utilizing the provided software
8. Code the assessment accurately based on training
9. Document all case activity as per program requirements
10. Meet or exceed established monthly productivity standards
11. All assessments must meet quality standards (e.g. assessment fully completed, time frames of assessment maintained, etc.)
12. Meet all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position
13. Perform other duties as may be assigned by Management.

SKILLS

Strong analytical skills; detail and solution oriented; ability to work independently; excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills; and ability to use spreadsheet or database software; Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to, the ability to use the following on a daily basis: Web-based applications, Email, Microsoft Word

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one year working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a full-time position; experience in adapting interviewing skills to elicit information from individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their families, caregivers and staff, and various clinicians. Experience working with children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families and knowledge of the supports and services available.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in an approved human service discipline

SCHEDULING

Must be willing and able to accommodate varied schedules and hours; some evening and weekend hours are required.

TRAINING

Maximus offers a 4-week paid training program on conducting CANS assessments. For the first two - three weeks, contractors participate in remote learning from home. In the final week, they complete mock assessments both in person and virtually. After successfully passing these mock assessments, contractors are considered ready to begin fieldwork.

TRAVEL

Must be willing and able to travel within the assigned region. Assignments will not exceed 1.5 to 2 hours from your home location. Assessors located outside the NYC five boroughs must have a reliable vehicle, along with a valid driver's license and active

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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