OPWDD Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) Coordinator (Part Time)

On Your Mark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

On Your Mark in Staten Island, NY seeks a part-time OPWDD Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) Coordinator. The role coordinates, monitors, and supports CAS activities for individuals served, acting as the liaison among OPWDD assessors, program staff, Care Managers, clients, and families to ensure timely assessments and proper use of CAS data in service planning.

Responsibilities include scheduling, documenting, and tracking assessments; maintaining HIPAA-compliant records; ensuring awareness of

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in human services, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Special Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience with OPWDD regulations, services, and person-centered planning.
• Knowledge of the Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) and OPWDD service delivery systems.
• Experience with quality assurance, case management, or program coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track all scheduled CAS assessments, reassessments, and annual reviews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for OPWDD CAS assessors.
• Ensure individuals, families, guardians, and staff are informed of upcoming assessments.
• Facilitate assessment appointments and provide necessary documentation to assessors.
• Maintain a tracking system to monitor assessment due dates and completion status.
• Review CAS reports for accuracy and completeness and ensure CAS results are incorporated into Life Plans and related documents.
• Maintain organized and confidential records in accordance with HIPAA, OPWDD regulations, and agency policies.
• Monitor compliance with OPWDD requirements related to assessments and service planning.
• Interact professionally with individuals, families, co-workers, and management.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Master’s Degree in human services / related field

Tools

CAS software

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Open Position - Staten Island, NY 10301Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $41.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Position Overview:

The OPWDD Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) Coordinatoris responsible forcoordinating, monitoring, and supporting all activities related to the Coordinated Assessment System for individuals receiving services through the New York State Office for PeoplewithDevelopmental Disabilities (OPWDD). TheCoordinatorserves as the primary liaison between OPWDD assessors, program staff, Care Managers, individuals receiving services, and family members to ensuretimelycompletion of assessments andaccurateutilizationof CAS information in service planning.

Position Responsibilities include:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and track all scheduled CAS assessments, reassessments, and annual reviews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for OPWDD CAS assessors.
• Ensure individuals, families, guardians, and staff are informed of upcoming assessments.
• Facilitate assessment appointments and provide necessary documentation to assessors.
• Maintain a tracking system to monitor assessment of due dates and completion status.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Review CAS reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure CAS results are incorporated into Life Plans, Staff Action Plans, and other service planning documents.
• Maintain organized and confidential recordsin accordance withHIPAA, OPWDD regulations, and agency policies.
• Monitor compliance with OPWDD requirements related to assessments and service planning.
• Ensure compliance with all On Your Mark, Inc., OPWDD and New York State Justice Center policies and regulations.
• Intervene appropriately and report any incidents or suspected incidents of abuse and/or neglect IMMEDIATELY to a supervisor.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services and the Executive Team.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with Care Managers, clinicians, program managers, residential staff, and day-habilitation staffregardingassessment outcomes.
• Communicateassessmentfindings and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and support planning discussions based on CAS results.
• Assistin resolving assessment-related concerns or discrepancies.
• Interact professionally and courteously with individuals, parents, co-workers, other professionals, and management.

Training and Support:

• Provideformalized ongoingtraining and guidance to agency staffand families as neededregardingCAS procedures and requirements.
• Educate staff on the interpretation and practical application of CAS outcomes.
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to assessment and person-centered planning processes.

Qualifications and Reports to:

Education:

Master’s Degree in human services, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Special Education, Healthcare Administration, orarelated fieldrequired.

Experience:

• Minimum of5years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience with OPWDD regulations, services, and person-centered planning.
• Knowledge of the Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) and OPWDD service delivery systems.
• Experience with quality assurance, case management, or program coordination.
• Good computer skills including the ability to learn new software applications and teach staff new software applications.

Reports to:Director of Clinical ServicesExecutive Team