CDDO Functional Assessment Assessor

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Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is currently seeking a Functional Assessment Assessor. JCDS serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We focus on individuals' abilities, provide choice driven supports, and advocate alongside people to live and work in our community. We aspire to build a community that promotes, supports, and embraces people of all abilities. The initial review of applications is expected to begin May 27, 2025.

Maintains monthly assessment caseload and ensures that caseloads are evenly distributed among Assessment Team; works with Data Quality Coordinator to determine scheduling of assessments to ensure compliance with State guidelines; compiles and confirms information from consumer files for Functional Assessments; reviews CDDO records and verifies personal information, prescribed medications, and identified disabilities (existing and new); ensures functional assessment standards, regulations and processes are being followed.
• Coordinates and schedules annual Assessments with targeted case managers; makes telephone calls and schedules Functional Assessments; accommodates schedules in order to ensure opportunity for participation; provides information and guidance to ensure that individuals, families and providers are aware of requirements for the Functional Assessment; responds to requests and performs special requests functional assessments for courtesy requests from other CDDO areas, crisis and exception, waiver transfers, ICF-IID facilities, etc.
• Facilitates Assessment meetings, ensures equal participation from attendees, builds consensus, and maintains positive focus to meetings; maintains compliance with HIPAA guidelines and maintains files in accordance with Federal, State and County policies; administers functional assessment tool and skills worksheets in accordance with state policy and guidelines; submits assessment to the State of Kansas for scoring; ensures that supporting documentation is gathered and retained; provides comprehensive options counseling to individuals and families.
• Provides information related to Functional Assessments in accordance with HIPAA guidelines to interested parties; testifies at court hearings regarding the completion of Functional Assessments as required; assists with Requests for Review or Appeal; addresses issues from individuals, families, or providers related to the Functional Assessment.
• Attends and participates in CDDO team meetings and events and statewide workgroups; represents the CDDO at local and state meetings; serves as main point of contact for Functional Assessment questions. provides training and technical assistance as needed; participates in continuous quality improvement efforts and recommends best practices; ensures CDDO publications and forms are updated.
• Provides input on processes and procedures related to Functional Assessments; develops rules and processes to ensure compliance with State.

Minimum Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required and two (2) years of experience in IDD or related field. KS/MO driver's license with good driving record required.

Must pass the state functional assessment training and obtain completion certificate within 60 days of employment and annually thereafter

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field preferred.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.

In some instances, statutory or regulatory requirements may prohibit substitution of education and/or experience.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.