About the position
Join our mission-driven team to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the support they need to thrive. As a CAS Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely, accurate, and person-centered completion of the Coordinated Assessment System (CAS), supporting individuals, families, and staff throughout the process.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and Track Assessments
- Proactively organize and maintain agency-wide CAS schedules and tracking.
- Gather and prepare necessary documentation to ensure assessments are completed on time.
- Communicate assessment dates and outcomes to staff and families clearly and supportively.
- Facilitate CAS Implementation
- Serve as the main contact for OPWDD assessors and field staff.
- Provide accurate pre-assessment information and support individuals and families in understanding and preparing for assessments.
- Quality Review and Integration
- Review CAS results for accuracy and consistency with observed needs.
- Collaborate with care managers and program teams to incorporate CAS findings into Life Plans and service delivery.
- Training and Technical Support
- Train and guide staff on CAS processes, documentation, and interpretation.
- Help staff understand how CAS outcomes influence planning and funding.
- Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure processes comply with OPWDD regulations and agency policies.
- Compile CAS data for audits, quality assurance, and strategic planning.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Knowledge of OPWDD systems, services, and regulatory framework
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to build relationships with families, staff, and external partners
- Commitment to person-centered and equitable service delivery
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data management tools
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR), TABS, or CHOICES
- Valid NYS Drivers’ License and reliable transportation to travel to various program locations.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with OPWDD’s CAS tool or DDP-2
- Coordination experience
