Clinical Evaluator- Sexual Offender Risk Review Board- Atlanta

State of Georgia; United States; Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Georgia State Government seeks a Clinical Evaluator for the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board in Atlanta, GA. The role involves conducting legislatively guided risk classifications for registered sex offenders and supporting recommendations to the SORRB board and in court testimony.

The position is hybrid in Atlanta, with training and ongoing education. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience, plus lead/supervisory exposure; experience with risk tools

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in related field and four years of professional experience.
• One year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two years at SSP041 or equivalent.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PDF, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive sexual offender risk assessments.
• Score actuarials (Static-99R & Static-02R).
• Review GCIC/NCIC summaries and reports.
• Provide testimony in court when required.
• Attend weekly staffing and training sessions.

Conocimientos

Writing

Tech skills

Organizational skills

Communication style

Computer basics

File management

Word processing

Email etiquette

Video conferencing

Cybersecurity awareness

Typing

Court testimony

Sex offender behavior

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

4 years professional experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

PDF

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Clinical Evaluator- Sexual Offender Risk Review Board- Atlanta Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000006685 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: $65,000.00

Job Description: Job Title: Clinical Evaluator- Sexual Offender Risk Review Board- Atlanta Workplace: Atlanta, Ga. Hybrid

Job Summary

The Clinical Evaluators conduct legislatively guided risk classification of registered sex offenders. They must have the ability to support the recommended classification to the SORRB board members and during court testimony.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducting comprehensive sexual offender risk assessments. There are specific reports for offender type: juveniles, males, females, and non-contact offenders. There are additional specialized reports that include those cases that are court ordered and when a sex offender requests a reevaluation of the original assessment or prior reevaluation. The evaluator must be able to identify risk relevant information from collateral documents, which includes static risk factors, dynamic risk factors, protective factors, and individualized risk factors. Review and correct the GCIC/NCIC summary. Review and summarize sex offenses and violent non-sexual offenses. Review and summarize community and prison behavior. Review and summarize specialized sex offender treatment and polygraphs. Review and summarize information provided by the offender and/or their attorney. Score actuarials (Static-99R & Static-02R). Determine recommendation of risk for sexual reoffense. Court Testimony. The evaluator will testify in court when required. The evaluator is expected to know the facts, dates, and content of their report. Attending meetings. Evaluators attend weekly online staffing meetings, and in office meetings as instructed. Attending training. All new hires are required to attend approximately 12 weeks of intensive in-office training. Training is used to provide the evaluator with everything that is needed to conduct a classification. There is feedback monthly and then quarterly for the first year, which is a probationary period for employment in this position. After that year, it is expected that an evaluator can complete a certain number of cases depending on various factors. Ongoing training, both in-office and online, is used to sharpen skills, reduce errors, and process optimization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience – basic knowledge in the field of sex offender behavior and recidivism OR criminal behavior and recidivism.
• Writing – researching accurate information, outlining for logical flow, and editing for clarity and conciseness.
• Foundational & technical skills (includes grammar & mechanics, punctuation, vocabulary & spelling, reading comprehension, and speed).
• Structural & Organizational Skills (includes planning & outlining, clarity & conciseness, coherence, and structure).
• Style & engagement (includes audience awareness, proper terminology, and sensitivity).
• Computer Knowledge – basic hardware operations to utilizing specialized software for productivity.
• File management (includes creating, renaming, and organizing folders).
• Word processing (includes creating and formatting text documents, adjusting margins, and using spelling/grammar tools using applications like Microsoft Word, PDF, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Email etiquette (includes responsivity to receiving emails, composing subject lines, attaching files, managing inboxes).
• Video conferencing (includes joining or hosting online meetings, muting/unmuting, and sharing your screen).
• Internet & Cybersecurity (including browser navigation using bookmarks and cybersecurity awareness by recognizing phishing attempts and use of secure passwords).
• Hardware (includes touch typing with acceptable speed and accuracy).
• undefined Court Testimony – giving effective court testimony through sharp communication, meticulous preparation, and a calm, credible demeanor. Present facts clearly and objectively.

For benefits information, please visit

https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: Drug Screening TB Evaluation Annual Influenza* *Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional job‑related experience which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 2 (SSP041) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.