Home and Community Based Services Assessor (Las Cruces)

About the role

In this role, you’ll conduct annual in-home assessments across Las Cruces and the Southern New Mexico region with adults receiving services through the New Mexico Mi Via Waiver. You’ll manage a flexible, primarily field-based schedule—visiting participants’ homes, completing assessments, and using your home office for follow-up, scheduling, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful rapport with participants and their families or caregivers during each visit.
• Administer a structured assessment tool using our electronic systems.
• Gather detailed information about daily living skills, behaviors, and support needs.
• Translate observations and information into accurate, clear documentation.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
• Communicate with your supervisor, program coordinator, and assessor colleagues to report on your work and discuss cases.
• Participate in training and team meetings.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in social work, psychology, or other behavioral health science field.
• 2 years of social service, case management or other relevant work experience.
• Valid, unrestricted driver license, proof of auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with computers and software tools, including the ability to learn new systems.
• Comfort conducting in-home visits with reliable personal transportation.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• High level of reliability, accountability, and team collaboration.
• Comfort working with individuals with complex needs.

Skills

• Bilingual skills, especially Spanish (optional).
• Experience working with adults with disabilities or individuals receiving supportive services (optional).
• Background in healthcare or human services settings (optional).

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings plan with employer contribution, adoption financial assistance, and more!

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The role involves a flexible, primarily field-based schedule, with occasional evening or weekend work as needed.