Evaluation Specialist

Our Mission: We believe that all children have potential. We are guided by the mission to support children with special needs to Achieve Beyond their current abilities. We are always striving for continuous improvement by setting goals and measuring performance.  It is the reason we will succeed together.

Job Summary:

The Evaluation Specialist is responsible for ensuring all children referred for evaluation through the EI, CPSE and CSE programs receive high quality, clinically appropriate evaluations in accordance with State and County regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all reports submitted are of high quality and undergo quality assurance review
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the evaluation process in the various programs
• Assist with supervision of all employees within the Evaluation Department
• Assist with billing issues as needed and ensure timely payment for completed evaluations
• Conduct daily department monitoring activities to ensure goals are met
• Attend IEP and IFSP meetings
• Conduct home and center-based evaluations and/or observations when necessary
• Conduct professional development workshops as needed
• Troubleshoot issues that may arise during the evaluation process
• Conduct quality assurance audits
• Communicate with various referral sources regarding pending cases
• Other duties as assigned by Director

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Individual must hold a valid certification as a School Psychologist, NYS Certified Special Educator: Students with Disabilities (Birth-2) or Permanent Special Education certificate or licensed in Social Work to ensure clinical competence. 
• Successful experience working in a high volume work environment where organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.

Qualifications and Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook a must. 
• Bilingual Spanish speaking individual preferred. 
• Strong analytical skills
• Remain current with regard to policy and regulations

Job Description is Subject to Change.

Salary: $31.25 per hour

This job description is subject to change at any time. 

Achieve Beyond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding  race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, caregiver status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability requesting accommodation for the application process, please contact us for assistance.