Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 3

Georgia Department of Corrections; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Corrections seeks a Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 3 to lead program development and evaluation efforts within the Office of Reentry Services. The role involves designing training curricula, measuring performance, and guiding corrective program initiatives.

The position requires a related bachelor’s degree and several years of professional experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities, with a focus on evidence‑based practices in correctional settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional jobrelated 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.
• Experience in developing goals, objectives, and performance measures for programs in the area of assignment.
• Experience in organizational or process analysis in the area of assignment.

Skills

Program development

Leadership

Training design

Curriculum evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Georgia Department of Corrections Careers

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SSP042 Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 3 00186654 Unclassified 11/06/2026 11/19/2026

Jobcode:

Jobcode: SSP042

Jobtitle:

Jobtitle: Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 3

Job Category:

Job Category: Counseling

Entry Salary:

Entry Salary: $46,038.32

Pay Grade Max:

Pay Grade Max: $73,287.92

Minimum
Qualification:

Minimum
Qualification: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited
college or university and four (4) years of professional jobrelated 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.

Preferred
Qualification:

Preferred
Qualification: Experience in developing goals, objectives, and performance measures for programs in the area of assignment. Experience in organizational or process analysis in the area of assignment. Experience in managing a variety of programs. Good knowledge of legal and professional standards requirements governing program operations. Licensure in the professional discipline of assignment. Good knowledge of correctional policies and procedures applicable to the area of assignment. Demonstration of leadership skills and ability to coach others in goal accomplishments. Advanced interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision making skills. Skill in using standard computer software applications.

Note:

Note: 1.Demonstrated experience in research and/or the design, development, and evaluation of training curricula.
2.Advanced interpersonal, written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
3.Proficiency in Microsoft Office or comparable software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); experience with learning management systems and training record-keeping is desirable.
4.Possession of a valid Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Instructor Certificate. Applicants who do not hold this certification at the time of appointment will be required to obtain it within six (6) months of the date of hire.
5.Completion of training in Office of Reentry Services (ORS) programs and in cognitive behavioral curricula used in correctional settings (e.g., Thinking for a Change, Moral Reconation Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Abuse, Motivational Interviewing, etc.).
6.Experience delivering train-the-trainer instruction to correctional staff, including coaching and observing facilitators for program fidelity. Train-the-Trainer or Master Trainer status in one or more of the programs listed above is preferred.
7.Evidence-Based Practice and Correctional Setting Knowledge: Knowledge of evidence-based correctional practices, including the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model and criminogenic needs.
8.Experience working in a correctional or reentry setting and conducting training evaluation, such as needs assessments, quality assurance, and pre/post testing.
9.Familiarity with adult learning theory and instructional design models with the ability to adapt content for diverse audiences and delivery formats (in-person, blended, virtual).

Location Name:

Location Name: Central Office - Office of Reentry Services