Adolescence IDD Assessor - Mid-Hudson Valley, Capital, Long Island

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in New York Communities!

1st Choice is seeking a Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessor to conduct assessments for children and adolescents (ages 21 and under) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In this role, you will use the CANS tool to evaluate each individual’s strengths, needs, and circumstances to inform care planning and service delivery.

This position supports a statewide initiative in partnership with a nationally recognized organization and plays a vital role in ensuring young individuals with IDD receive the services and supports necessary for their development and well-being.

Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Support a High-Impact Program – Contribute to a statewide initiative in partnership with a nationally recognized organization focused on improving services for children and adolescents with IDD.

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Benefit from a combination of remote work and in-person assessments conducted in home and community-based settings.

• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits Package – Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; term life insurance; and short-term and long-term disability options.

• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend options to meet family needs and lifestyle preferences.

• Professional Growth & Certification Support – Access training, CANS certification assistance, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.

• Mission-Driven Team – Collaborate with a dedicated and compassionate team focused on enhancing outcomes for youth with IDD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and conduct in-person assessments for children and adolescents (ages 21 and under) in home and community settings, as part of a hybrid work model.

• Travel throughout the NYC region to meet with youth, families, and caregivers.

• Use a person-centered interview approach to assess developmental, behavioral, and environmental needs and strengths.

• Interview caregivers, service providers, and other stakeholders to gather accurate assessment data.

• Review relevant records and incorporate multiple data sources to support accurate CANS coding.

• Enter assessment data into state-mandated systems and ensure documentation meets compliance standards.

• Maintain productivity and quality benchmarks as defined by the program.

• Coordinate interpreter services when needed for languages other than English and Spanish.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Experience:

• Required: At least one (1) year of direct experience working with children and/or adolescents with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD)

• Preferred: Experience conducting assessments and/or prior CANS experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Capable of working independently while maintaining productivity

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, email, and web-based documentation systems

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License or NYS ID card

• Must be willing to travel throughout assigned locations in the region

Choose 1st Choice — We care about our people, offer great benefits, and create real opportunities to grow. With over 20 years of nationwide staffing success, we’re here to help you thrive.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

Company Description

1st Choice is a professional management consulting firm with more than two decades of experience delivering innovative consulting, technology, and staffing solutions to federal and commercial organizations throughout the United States.

At 1st Choice we embrace diversity of humanity and all it brings to creating an innovative environment. 1st Choice exhibits a compelling workplace through its ethically driven team and diverse academic backgrounds the staff delivers to the organization. We take pride in hiring staff that offers world-class service to support government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations nationwide.

Company Description

1st Choice is a professional management consulting firm with more than two decades of experience delivering innovative consulting, technology, and staffing solutions to federal and commercial organizations throughout the United States.\r\n\r\nAt 1st Choice we embrace diversity of humanity and all it brings to creating an innovative environment. 1st Choice exhibits a compelling workplace through its ethically driven team and diverse academic backgrounds the staff delivers to the organization. We take pride in hiring staff that offers world-class service to support government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations nationwide.