HCBS Assessor

COMAGINE HEALTH

2d•$48,000 - $53,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a .50 FTE position (20 hours per week) that qualifies for benefits. The person be located in the Farmington area in order to travel to participant homes for assessments. Are you inspired by work that helps people maintain access to critical services? Do you find purpose in supporting individuals and families through person-centered care? If so, consider joining our team as a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Assessor. In this role, you’ll conduct annual in-home assessments across the southeast New Mexico region with adults receiving services through the New Mexico Mi Via Waiver. You’ll manage a flexible, primarily field-based schedule—visiting participants’ homes, completing assessments, and using your home office for follow-up, scheduling, and documentation. During each visit, you’ll build meaningful rapport with participants and their families or caregivers, administer a structured assessment tool using our electronic systems, and gather detailed information about daily living skills, behaviors, and support needs. You’ll translate what you observe and hear into accurate, clear documentation that helps ensure individuals maintain access to the community-based services that support their independence and quality of life. You’ll also be part of a growing, collaborative team of assessors with opportunities to learn, develop, and make a real impact every day.

Requirements

Associates degree in social work, psychology, other behavioral health science field.
2 years of social service, case management or other relevant work experience.
Valid, unrestricted driver license, proof of auto insurance and reliable transportation. Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Strong oral and written communication and documentation skills
Proficiency with computers and software tools, including the ability to learn new systems
Comfort conducting in-home visits with reliable personal transportation
Strong time management and organizational skills
High level of reliability, accountability, and team collaboration
Comfort working with individuals with complex needs

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills, especially Spanish
Experience working with adults with disabilities or individuals receiving supportive services.
Background in healthcare or human services settings.

Responsibilities

Manage your schedule to complete in-home assessments across the Farmington, New Mexico region using your personal vehicle.
Coordinate and schedule annual in‑home assessments including making outreach and follow‑up calls to participants and families, confirming appointments, and maintaining an organized calendar.
Conduct person‑centered, face‑to-face assessments in participants' homes, which may include adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or their caregivers, using assessment tools to gather information on daily living skills, behaviors, and functional abilities.
Navigate and use multiple technology platforms (e.g., online assessment tools, data systems, PDFs, Microsoft Office) to document findings, complete templates, upload assessments, and accurately close out each case in a timely manner.
Ensure all work complies with confidentiality and HIPAA requirements, including safeguarding participant information and following established policies and procedures for handling sensitive data.
Communicate with your supervisor, program coordinator, and assessor colleagues to report on your work and discuss cases
Participate in training and team meetings