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Job Posting Title
Asssessment Team Lead (Bronx, Westchester and Rockland)
Date
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
City
Bronx
State
NY
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently hiring an Assessment Team Lead to support the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

Maximus conducts conflict-free assessments for adults who have intellectual and development disabilities on behalf of the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Maximus Assessors use the Coordinated Assessment System (CAS) comprehensive assessment tool to identify the strengths, interests, and needs of these children and youth, information that assists Care Coordination Organizations (CCO) in their person-centered care planning.

As an Assessment Management Team Lead, You will lead and support technical operations, assist in training initiatives, and monitor calls to ensure staff consistently deliver exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate has experience with CANS/CAS projects, including expertise in assessment tools, data analysis, and implementation within behavioral health or social services settings.

This is a Hybrid role requiring travel within The Bronx, Westchester and Rockland counties

Why Maximus?
At Maximus, we are committed to cultivating a positive and inclusive work environment, and we are pleased to offer the following:
🔄 Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs!
💰 Competitive Compensation - Bonuses based on performance included!
🛡️ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
🌟 Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
🏝️ Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
🌱 Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
🏆 Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
📚 Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
🎁 Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
🌟 Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
📚 Professional Development Opportunities: Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Respond to services calls, provide responses to questions, mail information in response to requests, and refer callers to governmental offices.
- Assist with all aspects of survey completion including establishing accounts and accessing the project-related systems.
- Communicate with callers, providing high quality customer service.
- Maintain updated knowledge of the Provider Profile Program.
- Raise issues of concern and/or problems to the attention of the Physician Profile Manager.
- Assist or perform data entry functions, when assigned.
- Monitor calls to ensure staff provide high quality customer service.
- Maintain ACD reports and update logs of staff daily activities.
- Perform data entry quality control checks.
- Design, develop and implement special projects as assigned.
- Conduct research and special studies on assigned topics.
- Suggest training needs for staff or special education as necessary.
- Provide technical leadership and support to assigned staff.
- Identify weaknesses in staff and take appropriate action to correct deficiency.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor or other management.

Minimum Requirements

- High school diploma or GED required and 6+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Additional training or education in area of specialization.
- Works on a variety of assignments requiring considerable judgement and initiative.
- As a skilled and experienced specialist, completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways.
- Able to draft or modify training materials and procedural documentation accurately.
- Skilled in handling challenging communications with external contacts for escalated matters.
- Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
- Serves as facilitator and team leader, allocating work and providing guidance and training to others in field of specialization.
- Perform quality assurance on work of others in team

-Professional experience working on the Maximus CAS or CANS project

Home Office Requirements
- Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment
- Reliable high-speed internet service
- Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity
- Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds

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EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Minimum Salary
$
24.00
Maximum Salary
$
28.00