QSI ASSESSOR - OPS - 67940135

Position : Senior Human Services Program Analyst – Other Personal Services (OPS) Working Title : Quality Supports Assessor Position Number : 67940135 Salary Range : $22.00 Hourly Position Summary This is a professional OPS position with the responsibility of a Questionnaire for Situational Information (QSI) Assessor who conducts evidence‑based assessments for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities using the QSI for all APD eligible persons and conducts statewide productivity quality assurance procedures to ensure systematic monitoring and evaluation of programs to ensure that standards of quality are being met. Work You Will Do Successfully complete assessments using the QSI, which includes reviewing information gathered from the person’s records; conducting face‑to‑face interviews with the person with a developmental disability and the person’s guardian and family; and interviewing the person’s caregivers, health care personnel, waiver/pre‑enrollment support coordinator, or service providers as appropriate, verifying demographic information and assessment results with the waiver/pre‑enrollment support coordinator; and entering the results into the QSI online application. Review the person’s central record/iConnect record including recent assessments, progress notes from medical records, school records, previous support plans, and other collateral sources, as appropriate. Refer persons and family members to their Waiver or Pre‑enrollment Support Coordinator for provider information and available resources in the community, based on needs identified during the administration of the QSI. Schedule meetings and follow‑up telephone sessions to conduct interviews with the person eligible for services from APD, family members, guardians, waiver/pre‑enrollment support coordinator, and providers, and support staff if needed, to complete a comprehensive review of the person’s needs for completion of the QSI. Communicate a person’s needs for follow‑up by the Regional Medical Case Manager or Regional Behavior Analyst following completion of the QSI. Verify that all demographic information is correct for the person being assessed. If the information requires updating, alert the person’s waiver support coordinator/pre‑enrollment coordinator of the corrections required in iConnect to assure accuracy. Attend meetings, complete training, and annually demonstrate inter‑rater reliability on the QSI for recertification as an QSI Assessor. Perform other duties as assigned, including administrative tasks. Minimum Qualifications Valid Driver’s License or other efficient means of transportation to travel for work purposes. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university and a minimum of four (4) years professional experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. Excellent communication skills used in conducting person‑centered interviews and sufficient computer skills to access and use a web‑based assessment system to obtain demographic and other details specific to locating persons and to record results of assessments. Daily travel required to conduct assessments. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of QSI protocol: its purpose, and ability to score and interpret QSI items correctly. Person‑centered process used in conducting interviews for the QSI. APD processes and procedures, including i‑Budget/Waiver and pre‑enrollment. Ability to Use computer‑based systems, including the APD intranet: iConnect, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Excel spreadsheets. Communicate effectively in face‑to‑face, electronic, and written formats. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons, families, providers, and staff within the region and statewide. Prepare reports. Manage, organize, analyze, and monitor data related to the QSI. Administer APD approved functional needs assessments. Travel for work purposes. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The Agency participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification (E‑Verify) program. The State of Florida is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida Department of Financial Services