Assessor

Job Description

Job Description

Job summary

The primary role of the Assessor is to provide front door and comprehensive intake assessments, per the Montgomery County Coordinated Entry tool, to homeless clients entering the Gateway Shelters for Montgomery County.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

The Assessor will be responsible for:

-completing an average of 4 assessments a day.

-applying criteria for county housing options to reach accurate scores for appropriate housing placements.

-contributing to quality assurance outcomes including time to assessment from shelter entry and contributing to reducing the overall stay in shelter.

-completing high quality clinical documentation at the time of services, as part of Collaborative Documentation efforts.

-submitting reports/spreadsheets weekly.

-meeting productivity goals.

-complete all documentation following agency policies and procedures and utilizing HMIS appropriately.

-participating in ongoing education and training to develop professional skills, achieve QMHS status via Homefull training, and maintain licensure (if applicable).

-complete CPST documentation and billing spreadsheets following guidelines.

-maintain high standard of client care, contributing to an environment where all clients are treated with dignity and respect.

-completing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field required. Experience/knowledge of homelessness and/or marginalized communities preferred.

Abilities Required

Computer skills including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. All personnel may also be required to work outside of normal business hours from time to time, as needed.