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Job Title:

Clinical Evaluator- Sexual Offender Risk Review Board

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001213

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$65,000.00

Job Description:

Job Title:Clinical Evaluator- Sexual Offender Risk Review Board

Workplace: 200 Piedmont Ave, SE. Atlanta, Ga. 30334

Hybrid or Remote: Hybrid

Job Summary:

Conduct a legislatively guided risk classification, based on available collateral case documentation, andempirically supported actuarial risk assessments, to determine the sexual recidivism risk a convicted sexoffender living in Georgia poses to the community.

Summary of essential job functions

Risk Classification Report: Review and summarize within a report the criminal history, criminal documents,prison and supervision history, and treatment history. Contact agencies to obtain additional informationwhen necessary. Score and interpret the Static-99R and Static-02R. Identify and summarize dynamic riskfactors. Determine a sexual offender's overall sexual recidivism risk based on all the informationreviewed. Within the report make a recommended designation. Complete a satisfactory number of reportsper month.

Conduct Re-Evaluation assessments on offender's who file a petition for reconsideration of their originaldesignation. As part of this re-evaluation, the evaluator is required to review all information submitted bythe offender and make a recommendation regarding the offender's risk classification.

Participate in weekly staff meetings to review borderline and complicated cases to discuss and reachconsensus on any cases requiring further examination.

Attend specialized trainings as instructed.

Court Testimony: Meet with the SORRB attorney to discuss cases and prepare for court hearings. Testifyin court as an expert witness in judicial review cases.

Community/Interagency Education: Provide educational presentations to the Board, stakeholders, and thecommunity on the Risk Level classification process.

Administrative Procedures: Attend training every year for Security and Integrity and pass testingassociated with this training to have access to offender criminal history information. Have workingknowledge of, and attend webinars for, Concur and other programs associated with SORRB's parentagency, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

Preferred qualifications
Master's degree in the field of behavioral sciences (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or CriminalJustice) with 2 years' experience specializing in the field of sex offenders; OR Bachelor's degree in thefield of behavioral sciences (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Criminal Justice) with at least 4years' experience specializing in the field of sex offenders. Have knowledge of the Static-99R, Static-02R,and dynamic risk factors. Possess above average writing skills.

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.