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Description & Requirements\ Maximus is currently looking for an IDD/SIS Assessor to join our team. The IDD/SIS Assessor will be responsible for conducting field IDD/SIS assessments as well as ensuring quality standards, supporting activities, and attending monthly assessor calls.

This is a hybrid remote opportunity with 80% travel required; must live in one of the following counties in Maine: Portland, Cumberland, York. Oxford, Bath or Sagadahoc. Enjoy paid travel and mileage!

Program Specific Minimum Qualifications:\ - Bachelors degree in a human services, or related field, as dictated by the State contract\ - (1) year of direct experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and successful experience conducting assessments in the field\ - Ability to perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies\ - Thorough understanding of diverse cultures and gender-specific issues with the ability to successfully incorporate the needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the assessment processes\ - Ability to multitask effectively while performing job duties, including ability to prioritize tasks and ensure all voice mail and email messages are returned within 24 business hours of receipt\ - Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision\ - Excellent written and verbal communication skills\ - Ability to effectively present information to an audience\ - Excellent organizational skills\ - Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally and collegially with referral sources (supports coordinators, SCOs and provider agency staff), state contract officers, and coworkers\ - Intermediate skill with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and publishing software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint strongly preferred)\ - QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional) certification or similar, or ISP (Individual Support Plan) experience a plus\ Travel:\ - Paid Travel Time and Reimbursed Mileage!\ - The job requires extensive travel using personal motor vehicle\ - Valid drivers license and reliable transportation is required\ - Incumbent is responsible for submitting updated copies of drivers license and vehicle insurance information as needed\ \ Home Office Requirements:\ Some work may be completed at home after assessments\ - Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment\ - Reliable high-speed internet service\ - Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity\ - Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds\ - Private and secure workspace\ \ Why join Maximus?\ - 401K plan with company matching\ - Paid Time Off\ - Quarterly Bonus Opportunities\ - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your well-being\ - Employee wellness programs and enticing discount programs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for completing medical and/or behavioral health assessments within contract requirements\ - Conducts on-site, video call and/or telephonic assessments to determine an individuals needs for services and supports, eligibility, level of care or related outcome\ - Perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies and procedures.\ - Travel may be required based on program contract requirements\ - Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:\ - Preferred knowledge may include community support programs, long-term care assessment and level of care in medical, behavioral health or related programs\ - Knowledge and understanding of medical and/or behavioral health diagnoses and prescribed medications\ - Ability to collect data, define proble s, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions\ - Excellent written and verbal communication skills\ - Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills\ - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite\ - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail\ - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment\ - Ability to work independently and meet timelines

Minimum Requirements\ Minimum Requirements:\ - Education and licensure requirements are based on program contract requirements and are outlined in job posting\ - High School Degree or equivalent required\ - Minimum 1 year of clinical experience required- LPN, RN, LCSW, or related licensure preferred and may be required based on contract requirements

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EEO Statement\ Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. Were proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transi