Remote SIS Assessment Specialist – I/DD Expertise

State of Georgia; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Supports Intensity Scale Assessment Specialist for South Georgia coverage. This remote role requires statewide assessments under clinical supervision, travel up to 25%, and adherence to IRQR quality reviews.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; a Master’s degree is preferred, along with SIS credentials AAIDD or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of previous job-related experience or two years at SSP040 or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or related field.
• Two years of experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• SIS Assessor credentials AAIDD approved or eligible within two months of employment.
• AAIDD SIS credentials must be obtained within two months of training.
• Lived experiences with I/DD disabilities valued.
• DBHDD Provider network development/management experience.
• Experience administering assessments.
• Knowledge of DBHDD/IDD structure of support systems.
• Experience in service systems transitioning from facility-based to community-based.

Responsibilities

• Perform statewide assessments as assigned throughout the State.
• Maintain qualification status in IRQR annual review.
• Travel 25% to conduct assessments in homes, hospitals, jails, and virtually.
• Complete no less than 20 assessments a month; may conduct other assessments/evaluations.

Skills

Assessment administration

Two years related experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

SIS credentials AAIDD (preferred/eligible)

Job description

State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Supports Intensity Scale Assessment Specialist for South Georgia coverage. This remote role requires statewide assessments under clinical supervision, travel up to 25%, and adherence to IRQR quality reviews.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; a Master’s degree is preferred, along with SIS credentials AAIDD or eligibility.