HCBS Assessor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Oversee your schedule to perform in-home assessments throughout the New Mexico region utilizing your personal vehicle.

• Organize and arrange annual in-home assessments, which includes reaching out and following up with participants and their families, confirming appointments, and keeping an orderly calendar.

• Execute person-centered, face-to-face assessments within participants' homes, potentially involving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or their caregivers, using assessment tools to collect information on daily living skills, behaviors, and functional abilities.

• Navigate and utilize various technology platforms (such as online assessment tools, data systems, PDFs, Microsoft Office) to document findings, complete templates, upload assessments, and accurately close each case promptly.

• Ensure all tasks adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations, including the protection of participant information and adherence to established policies and procedures for managing sensitive data.

• Communicate with your supervisor, program coordinator, and fellow assessors to report on your activities and discuss case details.

• Engage in training sessions and team meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's degree in social work, psychology, or another field related to behavioral health sciences.

• 2 years of experience in social services, nursing, or other pertinent work fields.

• Valid, unrestricted driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and dependable transportation.

• Ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.

• Excellent oral and written communication and documentation abilities.

• Competence with computers and software applications, including the capacity to learn new systems.

• Comfort in conducting in-home visits with reliable personal transportation.

• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

• High level of dependability, accountability, and teamwork.

• Comfort working with individuals who have complex needs.

• Bilingual skills, particularly in Spanish.

• Experience working with adults with disabilities or individuals receiving support services.

• Background in healthcare or human services environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off for vacation, illness, and volunteering.

• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

• Financial assistance for adoption.

• Paid parental leave.

• And much more!