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Job description
United States (Remote)
nFull time
nJR
nPublic Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit .
nPCG is seeking highly motivated and dependable intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) needs assessor in Stafford, Virginia. Assessors will conduct Supports Intensity Scale – Adult Version™ (SIS-A) ™ 2nd edition assessments (and {state} Supplemental Questions) with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Assessors will also conduct Supports Intensity Scale- Children version (if applicable) with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities eligible to receive services.
nDuties & Responsibilities:
nnnAn IRQR (Internal Interviewer Reliability and Qualification Review) is a process used by AAIDD (American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) to assess the reliability and qualification of interviewers conducting Support Intensity Scale Assessments. Trainees must participate in AAIDD Training and pass an IRQR following training and annually thereafter to be recognized by AAIDD as a SIS Assessor and to conduct assessments independently. The initial AAIDD training is a multi-day extensive training experience and may require approximately one week of overnight hotel stays. Once trained, assessors may occasionally have overnight stays based on assessment locations and travel time. Overnight travel varies depending on the assessor’s assigned schedule and geographic area.
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nnThis position will be hybrid. Assessments are conducted at a location chosen by the individual and their team. Common locations are at the individual’s home, a Provider agency, Case Manager office, a Day Support Program, a licensed residential provider’s location or virtually. Vritual assessments will be conducted in your home workspace committed to confidentiality of PHI. The setting of the assessment is decided by the Individual being assessed.
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nnThis is a full-time role, including regular working hours as well as early mornings, evenings and weekends. Ideal candidates will have a human services background and experience working with intellectual and developmentally disabled populations.
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nSpecific Responsibilities:
nnnClearly communicate purpose and reason for assessment to individual and other respondents.
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nnFosters positive and professional relationships and acts as liaison with internal and external customers to ensure effective working relationships and team building to facilitate the completion and review of assessments.
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nnConduct assessments timely and in a professional manner.
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nnConsistency in completing and documenting assessment information.
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nnRepresent PCG and the client in a professional manner.
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n n The list of responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that contract needs may dictate.
nRequired Skills:
nnnAbility to consistently interact with individuals, family members, guardians, provider staff and others in an appropriate, professional, and respectful manner.
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nnKnowledgeable of Person-Centered Practices.
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nnProficiency with Microsoft Office tools and/or other online data entry
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nnDedication to accomplishing goals and overcoming challenges.
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nnFlexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
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nnExcellent oral presentation and written communication skills.
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nnSolid organization and time management skills.
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nnKnowledge of federal, state, local laws pertaining to the program
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nnAbility to work both independently and as a part of a team
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nnAn understanding and empathy for participants
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nnAbility to take initiative and prioritize
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nnSuperior organizational and interpersonal skills; position requires the ability to maintain and develop relationships from various environments
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nnExperience engaging and maintaining strong working relationships with community partners
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nnAbility to develop and evaluate processes and procedures to improve operations
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nnExceptional strength in strategic thinking, analysis, problem solving, organizational leadership and collaboration
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nnDemonstrated ability to establish and execute defined goals and objectives to ensure compliance with performance measures
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nnExcellent problem resolution skills
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nnCompassionate and people oriented
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nRequired Experience:
nnnBachelor’s degree in human service-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Sociology
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nnAt least one year’s experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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nnExperience conducting individual assessments with knowledge of behavior rating or psychological testing principles.
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nnKnowledge and experience with person-centeredness
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nnPrior experience conducting the Supports Intensity Scale assessment is preferred.
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nnExperience with Home and Community Based Services waivers preferred.
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nnKnowledge of medical terminology, behavioral support, and Virginia waiver programs strongly desired.
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nnStrong clinical/social assessment and critical thinking skills required.
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nOther Requirements:
nnnMust have broadband internet connection at home (no dial-up).
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nnMust be willing to travel and have an active, unrestricted license, reliable transportation and active auto insurance.
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nnMust have dedicated home workspace committed to confidentiality of PHI.
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nnMust be comfortable and familiar with technology including the use of virtual meeting technology (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
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n nWorking Conditions
nnremote/hybrid model. 100% In state travel
n nCompensation:
nCompensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.
nRange: $55,000- $65,000
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nPCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.
nEEO Statement:
nPublic Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.
nPublic Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in six Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit
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nPublic Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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