Assessment specialist job description
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Assessment specialist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in assessment specialist job postings.
Sample assessment specialist requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or related field
- 2+ years of professional experience with assessment and/or research
- Knowledge of assessment theory and methodology
- Proficiency with statistical software
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Sample required assessment specialist soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Flexibility to adjust to changing needs
Assessment specialist job description example 1
JPMorgan Chase & Co. assessment specialist job description
This position will manage day to day administrative activities associated with cx Loyalty's Client Assessment and ISO programs. Will coordinate, plan and execute deliverables to support risk leadership and program objectives. Role will encompass baseline understanding of operational process, technology and business drivers across the organization in domains concerning information protection, operational performance and company control standards. Will interface with Client Account Management and Internal Stakeholders to produce concise reporting of deliverables and findings including resolution of gap/remediation activities.
The typical pay scale for this role is between $69,800 and $78,300, although pay could be lower or higher based on factors such as experience, skills, etc. This compensation range is specific to Connecticut - and may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. In addition, the role may be eligible for incentives earned as part of the Annual Incentive plan which is discretionary and based on the performance of the firm, the business unit and the individual.
JPMorgan Chase is committed to providing a comprehensive set of benefits choices to meet different employee needs and lifestyles. The JPMorgan Chase U.S. Benefits Program is generally available in whole or in part to most employees in the U.S. who meet the eligibility criteria.
Job Responsibilities:
Create master view of audit activity and support timeline projections Monitor and report progress within developed project planning Ensure timely response to remediation activity Validate historical audit responses and append to current / go-forward audit criteria Maintain archives of process narratives, control descriptions, testing methods and materials Work with various departments to facilitate assessment process Perform role of administrator to meet objectives Support onsite audits as needed Meet or exceed published service levels
Skills:
Strong communication skills both verbal and written across all levels of the organization Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Ability to prioritize and multi-task activities within a fast paced environment Knowledge and practical use of project planning techniques Ability to understand high level Information Technology, business and operational processes and define requirements for solutions Strong Project management skills Experience in risk and audit such as ISO 27001 Payment Card Industry (PCI) SOC Internal Audit Certification in related disciplines such as Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Project Management Professional (PMP)
Required Experience:
BA/BS or equivalent experience 2+ years experience in risk and/or control assessment Process and quality orientation with attention to detail Strong Microsoft Office skills Self-motivated, independent and driven by sense of accomplishment with the ability to rally the troops to do what it takes to meet or exceed customer expectations Exceptional up beat and optimistic attitude, quick learner with the ability to understand and adapt to new requirements Travel as needed
EEO Statement
JPMorgan Chase is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Disability/Veteran.
cx Loyalty, a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase, is a leading provider of loyalty technology services with rewards content in relevant categories including travel, gift cards, merchandise and incentives while using data and analytics to personalize, optimize and deliver a world-class customer experience. We have more than 40 years of experience designing, administering and fulfilling market leading loyalty programs for our respected clients and their customers. Based in Stamford, Conn., cx Loyalty has more than 1,700 associates and provides services to consumers located in 14 countries.
The typical pay scale for this role is between $69,800 and $78,300, although pay could be lower or higher based on factors such as experience, skills, etc. This compensation range is specific to Connecticut - and may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. In addition, the role may be eligible for incentives earned as part of the Annual Incentive plan which is discretionary and based on the performance of the firm, the business unit and the individual.
JPMorgan Chase is committed to providing a comprehensive set of benefits choices to meet different employee needs and lifestyles. The JPMorgan Chase U.S. Benefits Program is generally available in whole or in part to most employees in the U.S. who meet the eligibility criteria.
Job Responsibilities:
Create master view of audit activity and support timeline projections Monitor and report progress within developed project planning Ensure timely response to remediation activity Validate historical audit responses and append to current / go-forward audit criteria Maintain archives of process narratives, control descriptions, testing methods and materials Work with various departments to facilitate assessment process Perform role of administrator to meet objectives Support onsite audits as needed Meet or exceed published service levels
Skills:
Strong communication skills both verbal and written across all levels of the organization Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Ability to prioritize and multi-task activities within a fast paced environment Knowledge and practical use of project planning techniques Ability to understand high level Information Technology, business and operational processes and define requirements for solutions Strong Project management skills Experience in risk and audit such as ISO 27001 Payment Card Industry (PCI) SOC Internal Audit Certification in related disciplines such as Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Project Management Professional (PMP)
Required Experience:
BA/BS or equivalent experience 2+ years experience in risk and/or control assessment Process and quality orientation with attention to detail Strong Microsoft Office skills Self-motivated, independent and driven by sense of accomplishment with the ability to rally the troops to do what it takes to meet or exceed customer expectations Exceptional up beat and optimistic attitude, quick learner with the ability to understand and adapt to new requirements Travel as needed
EEO Statement
JPMorgan Chase is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Disability/Veteran.
cx Loyalty, a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase, is a leading provider of loyalty technology services with rewards content in relevant categories including travel, gift cards, merchandise and incentives while using data and analytics to personalize, optimize and deliver a world-class customer experience. We have more than 40 years of experience designing, administering and fulfilling market leading loyalty programs for our respected clients and their customers. Based in Stamford, Conn., cx Loyalty has more than 1,700 associates and provides services to consumers located in 14 countries.
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Assessment specialist job description example 2
Milton Hershey School assessment specialist job description
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is increasing its' enrollment to serve even more Pre-K through 12th grade lower-income students. We are seeking a highly motivated part-time Psychological Assessment Professional to pro-actively contribute to the completion of and review of a high volume of student applications for admission in MHS's Enrollment Management Department. This position is an in-office role and works up to 29 hours per week. May entail some evenings and weekends.
Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is a cost-free, private home and school for over 2,000 pre-K through 12th grade students. Since its' founding, the lives of more than 11,000 children from lower income and working-class families have been transformed through high-quality education and a positive, structured home life. Responsibilities for the part-time Psychological Assessment Professional include:
Conduct a large quantity of interviews and assessments of students and families.
Under supervision, administer & interpret cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and achievement assessments.
Review student application files including financial, medical, psychological, and scholastic records.
Gather additional relevant information, as needed.
Prepare reports for Admissions Committee review.
Provide information to applicants and families.
Collaborate extensively within the Admission and Enrollment teams to ensure applications are processed accurately and expediently.
Serve as a mandated reporter.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Psychology, preferably Clinical or School.
At least 2 years' experience in a similar capacity including the administration of and interpretation of cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and achievement assessments.
Experience with lower income students and families a plus.
Proficient with Microsoft applications and assessment scoring software. Database administration experience a plus.
Exceptional interpersonal skills essential, including the ability to collaborate.
Demonstrated skills in multi-tasking a high volume of complex work in an accurate and time effective manner.
Demonstrated sound judgment in interpreting and evaluating complex information.
Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered to be role models for MHS students.
Must be willing to actively engage with students and their families & sponsors during Enrollment Days and other MHS activities.
Bilingual/Spanish fluency a plus.
Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: May 19, 2022
Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, MHS is a cost-free, private home and school for over 2,000 pre-K through 12th grade students. Since its' founding, the lives of more than 11,000 children from lower income and working-class families have been transformed through high-quality education and a positive, structured home life. Responsibilities for the part-time Psychological Assessment Professional include:
Conduct a large quantity of interviews and assessments of students and families.
Under supervision, administer & interpret cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and achievement assessments.
Review student application files including financial, medical, psychological, and scholastic records.
Gather additional relevant information, as needed.
Prepare reports for Admissions Committee review.
Provide information to applicants and families.
Collaborate extensively within the Admission and Enrollment teams to ensure applications are processed accurately and expediently.
Serve as a mandated reporter.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Psychology, preferably Clinical or School.
At least 2 years' experience in a similar capacity including the administration of and interpretation of cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and achievement assessments.
Experience with lower income students and families a plus.
Proficient with Microsoft applications and assessment scoring software. Database administration experience a plus.
Exceptional interpersonal skills essential, including the ability to collaborate.
Demonstrated skills in multi-tasking a high volume of complex work in an accurate and time effective manner.
Demonstrated sound judgment in interpreting and evaluating complex information.
Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered to be role models for MHS students.
Must be willing to actively engage with students and their families & sponsors during Enrollment Days and other MHS activities.
Bilingual/Spanish fluency a plus.
Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Job Posting: May 19, 2022
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Assessment specialist job description example 3
Kenneth Young Center assessment specialist job description
Behavioral Health Recovery Services
You are key to our vision: Together We Thrive. At Kenneth Young Center, our staff come together with volunteers, community partners, and the people we serve to create holistic systems of care through interwoven behavioral health programs, older adult services, and community health initiatives. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives, and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. This role helps realize our mission: We partner with communities to support people of all ages to navigate life's challenges through personalized prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities.
Job Scope: The Clinical Diversion Assessment Specialist provides comprehensive clinical mental health and level of care assessments to adults from local hospitals referred to the Front Door Team. Assessment includes review of records, family consult, in-person assessment, outreach, referrals, and treatment recommendations to assist adults avoid nursing facility admission and maintain in a lesser level of care and remain in community-based settings after experiencing a mental health crisis. Treatment services are delivered at flexible times that meet clients' needs and in settings that offer the best potential for positive outcomes, including in hospital and nursing home centers, in-home, and in community-based settings. Coordinate with KYC team members, with network of hospitals, PAS agencies, and other local community mental health services.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Accommodation for medical and religious exemption will be considered. Weekly testing required for approved vaccination exemptions.
Clinical Duties
Complete comprehensive strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed clinical mental health assessments to adults at local hospital and specialized mental health nursing facility (SMHRF) settings
As a member of assessment team, respond to referrals by reaching out to hospitals and completing assessment within 24 hours of referral to meet grant requirements
Provide on-site intake at various community access points, by providing mental health assessment, treatment recommendations, and discharge planning activities in hospitals, at nursing homes, in the community, and other locations as assigned.
Maintain a high level of personal and team documentation compliance including timely review and signing of team members' integrated mental health assessments and treatment plans (IM-CANS).
Cross-train to provide outreach, case management, linkage and referral services to individuals discharging from hospital settings for up to 180 days to assist clients to continue to avoid institutional levels of care.
Cross-train to conduct phone check-ins and/or in person meetings to ensure client contact and provide coverage
Perform and participate in crisis intervention when necessary.
Routinely consult with other Behavioral Health team members including employment services, psychosocial rehabilitation, SUPR/MISA, drop-in staff, and psychiatry to address specific client related clinical issues and treatment recommendations
Administrative
Complete all clinical documentation and required reports in an accurate and timely manner; including referrals, desk reviews, IM-CANS, and other assessment tools
Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, Center policies and procedures
Meet or exceed productivity target estimated at 50-60%
Participate in orientations, all staff trainings, and training and development seminars
Submit, in a timely and accurate fashion, schedules timesheets, mileage and other reports required by the Center's policies and procedures
Coordinate with program support regarding referral status and state communication
Education and Experience
Preferred Masters Degree from an accredited College or University in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or closely related discipline; Bachelors Degree with significant mental health assessment experience will be considered
Experience working with adults with serious mental illness
Experience completing comprehensive mental health assessments
Preferred experience working in non-traditional treatment environments i.e.in-home, residential, hospital, community settings
Preferred experience working with individuals with chronic homelessness and/or substance use difficulties
Applicant must have a valid IL Driver's License, proof of insurance, and daily access to a reliable well maintained vehicle
Computer and smartphone proficiency, working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, team communication platforms (ex Microsoft Teams), Internet skills, and smartphone applications and messaging
Kenneth Young Center offers a robust benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:
403(b) plan with organizational matching
Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois) including 2 options (HMO and limited network PPO) that are completely free to the employee with no employee paid premiums at the employee-only coverage level.
Dental (BCBS), and Vision Insurance (UNUM) with low employee premiums
Long Term and Short Term Disability (UNUM), no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Account (with up to $550 annual rollover)
Basic life insurance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for additional voluntary coverage for self, spouse, or dependents (UNUM)
Clinical supervision for licensure and approximately 12-20 CEUs offered during regular work hours at no extra cost per year
Work laptop provided
Supportive supervisors and managers, opportunities to grow and develop
Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses
Option to "cash-out" up to one week of unused PTO at end of year, opportunity for annual bonus, and annual salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit)
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Agile response to COVID-19 safety protocol
Commitment to promoting DREI work
To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balance, KYC also offers a generous amount of paid time off and staff holidays.
8 Paid Organization-Wide Holidays (Juneteenth added for 2022)
3 Personal Floating Holidays annually
4 weeks of Paid Time Off (With increases based on seniority)
Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
#CL2
You are key to our vision: Together We Thrive. At Kenneth Young Center, our staff come together with volunteers, community partners, and the people we serve to create holistic systems of care through interwoven behavioral health programs, older adult services, and community health initiatives. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives, and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. This role helps realize our mission: We partner with communities to support people of all ages to navigate life's challenges through personalized prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities.
Job Scope: The Clinical Diversion Assessment Specialist provides comprehensive clinical mental health and level of care assessments to adults from local hospitals referred to the Front Door Team. Assessment includes review of records, family consult, in-person assessment, outreach, referrals, and treatment recommendations to assist adults avoid nursing facility admission and maintain in a lesser level of care and remain in community-based settings after experiencing a mental health crisis. Treatment services are delivered at flexible times that meet clients' needs and in settings that offer the best potential for positive outcomes, including in hospital and nursing home centers, in-home, and in community-based settings. Coordinate with KYC team members, with network of hospitals, PAS agencies, and other local community mental health services.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Accommodation for medical and religious exemption will be considered. Weekly testing required for approved vaccination exemptions.
Clinical Duties
Complete comprehensive strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed clinical mental health assessments to adults at local hospital and specialized mental health nursing facility (SMHRF) settings
As a member of assessment team, respond to referrals by reaching out to hospitals and completing assessment within 24 hours of referral to meet grant requirements
Provide on-site intake at various community access points, by providing mental health assessment, treatment recommendations, and discharge planning activities in hospitals, at nursing homes, in the community, and other locations as assigned.
Maintain a high level of personal and team documentation compliance including timely review and signing of team members' integrated mental health assessments and treatment plans (IM-CANS).
Cross-train to provide outreach, case management, linkage and referral services to individuals discharging from hospital settings for up to 180 days to assist clients to continue to avoid institutional levels of care.
Cross-train to conduct phone check-ins and/or in person meetings to ensure client contact and provide coverage
Perform and participate in crisis intervention when necessary.
Routinely consult with other Behavioral Health team members including employment services, psychosocial rehabilitation, SUPR/MISA, drop-in staff, and psychiatry to address specific client related clinical issues and treatment recommendations
Administrative
Complete all clinical documentation and required reports in an accurate and timely manner; including referrals, desk reviews, IM-CANS, and other assessment tools
Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, Center policies and procedures
Meet or exceed productivity target estimated at 50-60%
Participate in orientations, all staff trainings, and training and development seminars
Submit, in a timely and accurate fashion, schedules timesheets, mileage and other reports required by the Center's policies and procedures
Coordinate with program support regarding referral status and state communication
Education and Experience
Preferred Masters Degree from an accredited College or University in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or closely related discipline; Bachelors Degree with significant mental health assessment experience will be considered
Experience working with adults with serious mental illness
Experience completing comprehensive mental health assessments
Preferred experience working in non-traditional treatment environments i.e.in-home, residential, hospital, community settings
Preferred experience working with individuals with chronic homelessness and/or substance use difficulties
Applicant must have a valid IL Driver's License, proof of insurance, and daily access to a reliable well maintained vehicle
Computer and smartphone proficiency, working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, team communication platforms (ex Microsoft Teams), Internet skills, and smartphone applications and messaging
Kenneth Young Center offers a robust benefit package that is highly competitive to the market and offers all full-time employees the following:
403(b) plan with organizational matching
Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois) including 2 options (HMO and limited network PPO) that are completely free to the employee with no employee paid premiums at the employee-only coverage level.
Dental (BCBS), and Vision Insurance (UNUM) with low employee premiums
Long Term and Short Term Disability (UNUM), no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Account (with up to $550 annual rollover)
Basic life insurance (50k) paid for by the organization and option for additional voluntary coverage for self, spouse, or dependents (UNUM)
Clinical supervision for licensure and approximately 12-20 CEUs offered during regular work hours at no extra cost per year
Work laptop provided
Supportive supervisors and managers, opportunities to grow and develop
Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses
Option to "cash-out" up to one week of unused PTO at end of year, opportunity for annual bonus, and annual salary increase (discretionary based on annual KYC financial audit)
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Agile response to COVID-19 safety protocol
Commitment to promoting DREI work
To further promote an active and healthy work/ life balance, KYC also offers a generous amount of paid time off and staff holidays.
8 Paid Organization-Wide Holidays (Juneteenth added for 2022)
3 Personal Floating Holidays annually
4 weeks of Paid Time Off (With increases based on seniority)
Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
#CL2
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Updated March 14, 2024