Assessment Specialist, Home Enabling Supports (OPWDD): Part-Time [20 hrs/week]
ADAPT Community Network · NY, US
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About the Role
The Assessment Specialist conducts Home Enabling Supports (HES) assessments and develops person-centered HES Plans for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This role promotes independence, safety, health, and community participation through assistive and enabling technology.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive HES assessments to identify individual needs, goals, and opportunities for technology-based solutions that promote independence and safety.
- Develop person-centered HES Plans based on assessment findings and the individual's goals, preferences, and needs.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate assistive and enabling technologies based on assessment findings and HES goals.
- Collaborate with individuals, families, Care Managers, vendors, and other stakeholders throughout the assessment and planning process.
- Ensure assessments, HES Plans, and related documentation comply with OPWDD requirements and established program standards.
- Maintain accurate and timely records and complete required documentation within established timeframes.
- Participate in activities that support effective program operations, quality, and compliance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least one (1) year of experience conducting technology assessments, including direct or supervised experience assessing, implementing, or supporting technology-based solutions for individuals.
- A credential in enabling or assistive technology, such as Enabling Technology Integration Specialist (ETIS) or Assistive Technology Professional (ATP); OR a clinical background with at least two (2) years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a related field, such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, or Social Work.
- Experience with person-centered planning and service delivery preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with individuals, families, Care Managers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout ADAPT's service area, including the five boroughs of New York City, for in-home assessments and related activities.
- Commitment to ADAPT Community Network's mission and to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as independently and fully as possible.
Skills
- Technology assessments
- Assistive and enabling technology
- Person-centered planning
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Documentation skills
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Part-time
- Remote
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1+ year experience
Education Level
- Credential in enabling or assistive technology (ETIS or ATP)
- Clinical background (OT, PT, Speech Therapy, Rehab Counseling, Social Work)
Salary/Compensations
- $40-$45/hour
Benefits
- Paid training
- Competitive benefits
About the Company
- ADAPT Community Network provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities.
- ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and fosters a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.
- ADAPT Community Network is one of eight providers across New York State selected by the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to provide Home Enabling Supports (HES).
- HES provides access to assistive and enabling technologies for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living at home or in the community.
- The service is designed to promote independence, increase safety, improve health outcomes, support community participation, and reduce reliance on staff.
- ADAPT's HES service area includes all five boroughs of New York City.
Equal Opportunity
- ADAPT values diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.
- ADAPT strives to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work.
- ADAPT values diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking.
- ADAPT aims to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported.
- ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.