Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $24.00 - $25.00 / hour
AltaStaff is a staffing agency currently looking for Social Workers to complete IDD CAS Assessments in several areas throughout New York State!
Offering $24.00-25.00 Hourly
Mileage Reimbursement offered
Health, Dental, Vision, PTO offered
Job Summary
- Schedule and coordinate the assessment process with individuals, families and providers in the home and / or community
- Contact the individual and / or family / caregiver to schedule the appointment at a time and location most convenient to that person.
This will include nights and weekends at the person’s request
Identify if the individual is capable of participating in an interview (full or partial) and if there is a need for an observation.
More than one visit may be required
- Utilize a person-centered interview process (e.g. conversational style that starts with the person)
- Conduct the interview / observation in person. Assessment cannot be complete without the person being interviewed or observed
- Arrange formal interpreter services as needed
- Must be willing to travel throughout the assigned region (when time permits)
Required Experience / Licensure
- Minimum of one year post-educational experience working with adult individuals with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities
- A completed Bachelor’s degree in a human services field
- Must meet in-field geographic coverage expectations
- Must be open to the schedule including occasional evening and weekend shifts
- Valid NYS Driver's license or State ID must be presented on first day of training
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, the ability use the following on a daily basis : Web-based applications, Email, Microsoft Word.
AltaStaff is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.