Integrated Staffing is working with a large client to fill Assessor/Medicaid Service Provider Coordinator positions across Long Island.

Candidates must be willing to travel throughout Westchester County. 

These coordinators will work with individuals and families to schedule and coordinate the assessment process with individuals and providers in the home and/or community.

The Assessor position requires a BA or BS degree or higher.

The Assessor MUST have a degree listed below:

Approved Human Services Field

Anthropology

Music Therapy

Art/Dance Therapy

Nursing/Medicine

Audiology

Nutrition

Child Development/Family Relations

Occupational Therapy

Community Mental Health

Pastoral Counseling

Chemical Dependence Administration

Physical Therapy

Counseling/Guidance

Psychology

Criminal Justice

Recreational Therapy

Divinity/Religion/Theology Rehabilitation

Counseling

Drama Therapy

Social Work

Education

Sociology

Gerontology

Special Education

Health Administration

Speech Pathology

Health Education

Vocational Counseling

**A master’s degree in a human services field is preferred.

Assessors are required to have a Minimum of one (1) year post-educational experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. *Preferably with adults.

Preferred Experience:

Minimum of one year conducting assessments with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Experience in adapting interviewing skills to elicit information from individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their families, caregivers and staff, and various clinicians.

Required 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,

Web-based applications, Email, Microsoft Word.

Candidate must be willing to accommodate to varying schedules and hours; flexible on weekends.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1.        Outreach to individuals and/or their legal guardians or caretakers as necessary during the assigned schedule

2.        Schedule and coordinate the assessment process with individuals, families, and providers in the home and/or community 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 knowledgeable person(s) and utilize multiple sources including records to verify information and coding prior to finalizing the assessment

6.        Work with Operations Support to 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, individual participated in the assessment, 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

Perform other duties as may be assigned by Management