IDD Assessor
Public Consulting Group

Job Info

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Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG) is a leading public sector  solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG has over 2,500 professionals in more than 60 offices worldwide. PCG’s Health practice offers in-depth programmatic knowledge and regulatory expertise to help state and municipal health agencies respond to regulatory change, improve access to health care, maximize program revenue, improve business processes, and achieve regulatory compliance. Using industry best practices, PCG’s Health team helps organizations deliver quality services with constrained resources to promote improved client outcomes. To learn more, visit http://www.publicconsultinggroup.com/health/.

Overall Responsibilities:

• PCG is seeking highly motivated and dependable intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) needs assessor. Assessors will conduct Supports Intensity Scale – Adult Version™ (SIS-A)™ assessments with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities eligible to receive services from Vermont’s Home and Community Based Services waiver.
• This position will be remote-based and will initially conduct assessments virtually due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. We will begin conducting in-home assessments once regulations set forth by the State of Vermont lapse.
• This is a full-time role, including regular working hours as well as early mornings, evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates will have a human services background and experience working with intellectual and developmentally disabled populations.

 

Specific Responsibilities:

 

• Clearly communicate purpose and reason for assessment to individual and other respondents.
• Conduct assessments timely and in a professional manner.
• Consistency in completing and documenting assessment information.
• Represent PCG and the client in a professional manner.

 

 

 

 

Required Skills:

 

• Ability to consistently interact with individuals, family members, guardians, provider staff and others in an appropriate, professional, and respectful manner.
• Knowledgeable of Person-Centered Practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and/or other online data entry
• Dedication to accomplishing goals and overcoming challenges.
• Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills.
• Solid organization and time management skills.

 

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• At least one-year experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience conducting individual assessments with knowledge of behavior rating or psychological testing principles.
• Knowledge and experience with person- planning concepts.
• Prior experience conducting the Supports Intensity Scale assessment is preferred.
• Experience with Home and Community Based Services waivers preferred.

 

Other Requirements:

• Must reside in Vermont.
• Must have reliable internet connection.
• Must be comfortable and familiar with technology including the use of virtual meeting technology (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

 

 

 

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