Supports Intensity Scale Assessment Specialist- South Georgia Coverage

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; 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

Supports Intensity Scale Assessment Specialist – South Georgia Coverage

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID: JR0000007724

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Workplace: Remote

Travel: As needed for assessments

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under clinical supervision of the SIS Assessment Manager, perform statewide assessments as assigned throughout the State.
• Participates in periodic evaluations, maintaining a status of "qualified" in Inter-Relater Reliability Quality Review (IRQRs) conducted annually by an AAIDD recognized SIS Trainer. Failure to maintain will result in being ineligible to continue employment.
• Travels to conduct assessments in various environments (including homes, hospitals, jails, and virtually). Travel requirement 25%.
• Completes no less than 20 assessments a month. May conduct other assessments/evaluations as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of previous job-related experience or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Social Services Program Consultant 1 (SSP040) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, or related field.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of previous job-related experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Possess SIS Assessor credentials approved through AAIDD approved training or be eligible to obtain such credentials within two (2) months of employment and training with DBHDD.
• AAIDD SIS credentials must be successfully obtained within the 2 months of training being completed as a condition of continued employment.
• Lived experiences with intellectual/developmental (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 transitioned from facility-based to community-based.

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.

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.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

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 employers 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.