Vermont SIS Assessor

Public Consulting Group

  • Vermont
  • $57,000-65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Public Consulting Group LLC (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, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit .Overall Responsibilities:
  • PCG is seeking a highly motivated and dependable intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) needs assessor in Central Vermont or Lamoille County, Vermont territories. 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.
  • Employees will need to obtain a Support Intensity Scale (SIS) Assessor Certification recognized through AAIDD. The training and testing will be provided annually by PCG at no cost to the employee.
  • This position will be hybrid. We will conduct assessments in person and virtually, depending on the need of the individual and respondent team.
  • 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 service related field such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Sociology
  • 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 have reliable internet connection.
  • Must have reliable transportation for in-person assessments. Employees will use their vehicle to travel across the region to conduct in person assessments.
  • Must be comfortable and familiar with technology including the use of virtual meeting technology (Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
Working Conditions
  • Hybrid
The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.#LI#LI-LR1#LI-remoteAs required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $57,000-$65,000. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leaveCompensation:Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role below. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.EEO Statement:Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

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