ADA Mobility Assessment Evaluator

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CA - Stockton time type:
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** What Will Your Job Look Like:
** The
** Mobility Assessment Evaluator (MAE)
** is responsible for reviewing ADA paratransit application materials, supplemental intake and professional verification forms, conducting in-person interviews for applicants, and performing functional assessments with applicants to determine eligibility for ADA paratransit service. The
** Mobility Assessment Evaluator (MAE)
** is also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, and providing final eligibility determinations to the Client.
*** The Mobility Assessment Evaluator (MAE) in Stockton, California, will travel to various jurisdictions utilizing private transportation to conduct in-person interviews and assessments.
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* Location:

421 East Weber Ave Stockton, CA 95202
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* What you’ll do:

*** Determines final eligibility based upon the application, interview, functional assessment and any supplemental information
* Conduct in-person interviews to assess mobility capabilities and review any supplemental information provided
* Determine what functional assessments the applicant will be required to undergo
* Provide written eligibility determination documentation to Client within ADA required and contracted time frame
* Reads and interprets ADA paratransit applications, intake forms, and professional verification forms
* Review interview results and application paperwork and follow up on assessments and professional verifications, as needed
* Provide further written documentation to Client upon request
* Assist the leadership team in identifying process improvement opportunities
* Conduct functional physical and/or cognitive assessment with applicants that may include:  + Physical Functional Assessment using an outdoor course  + Physical Functional Assessment using an indoor course  + FACTS  + MMSE
* Apply information obtained to determine applicant’s capability to independently ride fixed route transportation
* Provide required forms to administrative personnel for data-entry and eligibility letter generation
* Participate in staff meetings with leadership and/or Client
* Participate in community outreach and education as needed
* Participate in initial and on-going training as required by MTM and Client
* Complete all necessary reports, paperwork and maintain on-going applicant tracking logs and reports for MTM and Client
* Input all information into Client software (Trapeze) and other software as appropriate
* Build rapport and communicate effectively with MTM and Client personnel to include administrators, management, support staff and applicant while providing high quality customer service
* Participate in appeals process, upon request
* Maintain a positive attitude when interacting with individuals, support Staff and caregivers
* Work with management and the Client to follow through on service issues, troubleshooting problems, concerns, complaints and training
* Must conform to MTM’s HIPAA standards
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* What you’ll need:

***** Experience, Education &

Certifications:

**** Associate’s degree in Social Services, Rehabilitation, Ancillary Health Care Profession, or a related field
* Willing to accept relevant experience in lieu of an Associate’s degree depending upon contract specifications
* Knowledge with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and sensitivity to issues relating to people with disabilities and older adults
* Demonstrate knowledge and competence in FTA regulations and guidance related to paratransit eligibility under ADA
* 1 year experience with regard to the functional assessment of individuals with disabilities along with experience working with individuals with disabilities
* Must possess certification in CPR and First Aid
* Must possess a continuously valid US driver’s license
* Must pass an annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background screen
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* Skills:

**** Solid interviewing, assessment and observational skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population
* Ability to be trained in administering a…