Bilingual Clinical Assessor

GRO Community•Chicago, IL

1d•$60,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GRO Community is seeking a committed and detail-oriented Bilingual Clinical Assessor to provide structured clinical consultation and evaluation services for individuals served by our programs. This role is responsible for completing standardized screening tools, including the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment, Ohio Youth Assessment System (OYAS) and the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS). Assessors play a critical role in evaluating client needs and informing individualized service planning. Assessors are compensated based on productivity and have the opportunity to increase earnings by completing more assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field (required)
IM+CANS Certification is required at the time of hire, or within one month of the Human Resources onboarding date
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
Previous experience with biopsychosocial assessments
Social services work experience required/preferred
Strong proficiency with Google Office Suite (Gmail, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and working knowledge of computer applications
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and client engagement skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree Preferred
Prior experience with standardized clinical assessment tools such as CANS, OYAS or ORAS (preferred)

Responsibilities

Conduct structured clinical interviews and complete standardized assessments to determine an individual’s needs for services and supports, eligibility, level of care, and appropriate diagnosis
Collect psychosocial, behavioral, and functional information to support individualized care recommendations
Accurately document findings and submit assessments in a timely manner.
Clinical Assessors are expected to consistently monitor and maintain their weekly productivity in alignment with organizational performance standards.
Submit performance data on a weekly basis.
Collaborate with clinical supervisors and the Medical Admin to ensure high-quality client care
Attend required supervision sessions, team meetings, and professional development trainings
Maintain compliance with GRO Community and its entities policies, professional ethics, and relevant regulations.
Perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies and procedures.
Preferred knowledge may include community support programs, long-term care assessment, and level of care in medical, behavioral health, or related programs.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of medical and/or behavioral health diagnoses and prescribed medications.
Regularly collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Work to meet timelines in a fast-paced independent environment.