Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessor

We're Hiring: Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessor!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessor to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of child development, assessment tools, and the ability to work collaboratively with families and service providers.

Role: Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessor

Location: Albany, NY

Pay Rate: $26-30/hr

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.
• Enter assessment data into state-mandated systems and ensure documentation meets compliance standards.
• Coordinate interpreter services when needed for languages other than English and Spanish.
  
  

Education

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field
  
  

Experience

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

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
  
  

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and let’s grow together!