Need Assessment
This role will determine whether the applicant is an appropriate candidate for a SAWs Virginia ramp, based on observable medical disabilities, circumstances and assets for preliminary approval.
SUPERVISED AND SUPPORTED BY: Executive Director
DUTIES:
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Receive an evaluation request by email from BuilderTrend, the Project Management System.
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Call the applicant to obtain any pertinent information not given on the application.
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Call applicant to schedule a day and time for the visit.
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At the client's home, present the Client Release and Waiver of Liability permission form for applicant to sign.
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If applicant is a renter or resides within an HOA, present the applicant the Landlord/HOA Permission to Build Rampform for the applicant to acquire the appropriate signatures. (In some cases, you may need to help the applicant find a way to get the form to the landlord or HOA manager. Primarily, it's the client's responsibility.)
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By observation assess the applicant’s physical impairments and limitations that a ramp would be an appropriate solution.
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By observation assess whether the person has any significant or disabling cognitive challenges.
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By observation assess whether the applicant truly cannot afford a ramp.
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Inform the applicant of typical wait time to obtain a ramp.
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Advise the applicant the next SAWs contact will be a survey team to schedule a date and time to survey the ramp location and that they will need to be present.
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Email the medical assessment that justifies the need for a ramp, plus a photo of the permission form to the Executive Director for recording.
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All forms must be on record before final approval can be given.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience in a medical practice of general medicine or,
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Experience in a medical practice in geriatric medicine or,
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Experience in a medical practice of orthopedic medicine or,
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Experience in the field of physical therapy.
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TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED:
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This may be a certain number of hours per week or month, or it may be a specific day and time based on your and client’s schedule.
LOCATION:
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Location is determined by the location of the applicant.
BENEFITS:
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Extending your expertise to those in need.
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Fulfilling your Socratic oath.
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Knowing you are helping to bring safety, independence and wellbeing to those in need.

