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Communication Assessor- Augusta

Augusta, GA

Job Summary:
This position works in Region 2 and covers the following counties: Baldwin, Barrow, Bibb, Burke, Clarke, Columbia, Elbert, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jenkins, Jones, Lincoln, Madison, McDuffie, Monroe, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Putnam, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Twiggs, Walton, Warren, Washington, Wilkes, and Wilkinson.

Job Responsibilities:
Conducts and reports on communication assessments for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing individuals utilizing multiple modes of communication including American Sign Language
Collaborates with local treatment teams in defining client specific communication needs in the development of treatment plans
Provides technical assistance with planning, achieving, and maintaining communication access and quality compliance
Supports management in the delivery of an effective, efficient, and compliant communicative support environment for individuals with hearing loss
Assesses and documents provider communication support capabilities within the framework of behavioral health and mental health services delivery.

Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience related to area of assignment. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.