Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) Assessor

Public 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 www.publicconsultinggroup.com.PCG is seeking highly motivated and dependable intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) needs assessor in the Montpelier, Barre, Berlin region in Vermont. Assessors will conduct Supports Intensity Scale – Adult Version™ (SIS-A) ™ 2nd edition assessments (and Vermont Supplemental Questions) with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Duties & Responsibilities:An 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. This is a requirement for the position. This position will be hybrid. Assessments are conducted at a location chosen by the individual and his/her team. Common locations ae at the individual’s home, a CSB/BHA office, a Day Support Program, a licensed residential provider’s location or virtually. This 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. ​Specific Responsibilities: Clearly communicate purpose and reason for assessment to individual and other respondents. Fosters 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. Conduct assessments timely and in a professional manner. Consistency in completing and documenting assessment information. Represent PCG and the client in a professional manner. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that contract needs may dictate.  Required Skills: Ability to consistently interact with individuals, family members, guardians, provider staff and others in an appropriate, professional, and respectful manner. Knowledgeable o...